Responsible Retailing Forum and Better Drinking Culture to Address Culture of Binge Drinking in College and University Communities
Responsible Retailing Forum and Better Drinking Culture to Address Culture of Binge Drinking in College and University Communities Source: RRF January 28, 2019 The Responsible Retailing Forum (RRForum) and Better Drinking Culture (BDC) announce their strategic alliance to develop a program for college and university communities to shift the paradigm of alcohol use from binge […]
VA: Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Virginia’s habitual drunkard law
VA: Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Virginia’s habitual drunkard law The Daily Progress By Frank Green Richmond Times-Dispatch January 30, 2019 The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday will hear a challenge to Virginia’s habitual drunkard law brought by four homeless alcoholics from Richmond and Roanoke. A lower […]
TX: Lawmaker proposes bill allowing Texans to buy liquor on Sundays
TX: Lawmaker proposes bill allowing Texans to buy liquor on Sundays ABC 13 By Courtney Fischer January 30, 2019 Texans should be able to buy liquor on Sundays. At least, that’s what one state lawmaker thinks. State Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (D-Laredo) introduced House Bill 1100, which says liquor stores should be open seven days […]
South Africa: How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa
South Africa: How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa BizCommunity By Leslie London & Neo Morojele January 30, 2019 Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. It’s also a key risk factor for preventable illness and death in Africa. For example, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with many adverse […]