VA: Federal Court Strikes Down Virginia’s “Habitual Drunkard” Law That Criminalized Owning Alcohol (excerpt)
VA: Federal Court Strikes Down Virginia’s “Habitual Drunkard” Law That Criminalized Owning Alcohol (excerpt) Forbes By Nick Sibilla , Senior Contributor, Policy August 2, 2019 UPDATE: Virginia announced on Friday afternoon that it will not appeal the decision. The article has been updated to include new quotes from the Attorney General and the Legal Aid […]
Thailand: Thai anti-alcohol campaigners demand stricter controls on underage drinking
Thailand: Thai anti-alcohol campaigners demand stricter controls on underage drinking The Thaiger & The Nation August 9, 2019 Anti-alcohol campaigners and youth networks, are calling on Metropolitan Police to check on shops in Bang Sue district’s Soi Wongsawang 11 that are allegedly selling alcohol to youth under the age of 20 in a location adjacent […]
Canada: Depression is the largest factor for substance use during pregnancy, research finds
Canada: Depression is the largest factor for substance use during pregnancy, research finds The study is the first in Canada to focus on the predictors for substance use in expectant mothers CBC News August 8, 2019 Researchers at Western University have released a new study showing depression is the primary risk factor for cannabis, tobacco and alcohol […]