United Kingdom:  Drink drive alcohol interlocks get first UK trial

United Kingdom:  Drink drive alcohol interlocks get first UK trial Durham police will offer free car alcohol interlocks to people who commit crimes “where alcohol is a factor” Auto Express By Hugo Griffiths July 25, 2018 The UK’s first civilian trial of alcohol interlocks, which require a ‘clean’ alcohol-free sample of breath to be provided […]

Kenya: Nairobi County Alarmed as Underage People Access Liquor Via Online Outlets

Kenya: Nairobi County Alarmed as Underage People Access Liquor Via Online Outlets AllAfrica By Jemimah Mueni July 24, 2018 Nairobi — The Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board (NCCADCL) has raised concern over the ease with which underage people, are accessing liquor through online outlets. The Board is now calling for amendment […]

Association Between Alcohol Consumption, Cognitive Function Revealed

Association Between Alcohol Consumption, Cognitive Function Revealed Neurology Advisor July 24, 2018 CHICAGO – Light alcohol use is associated with increased cognitive function in older adults; an effect that is stronger in women and diminishes with greater alcohol consumption. This research was presented at the 2018 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held July 22-26, 2018 in Chicago, […]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving call on B.C. to allow ride-hailing now

Mothers Against Drunk Driving call on B.C. to allow ride-hailing now Global News By Richard Zussman, Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature Global News July 24, 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has a message for the B.C. government: Bring ride-hailing to the province now. The advocacy group held a press conference Tuesday to apply pressure […]