Why do so many drug and alcohol addicts relapse? The answers are complex

Why do so many drug and alcohol addicts relapse? The answers are complex Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ December 12, 2022 It’s important for patients to know past relapses don’t define you, and ongoing help from professionals and friends is critical to recovery The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing […]

NM: Deaths In NM Due to Drinking Rose Sharply In 2021

NM: Deaths In NM Due to Drinking Rose Sharply In 2021 The Paper By Ted Alcorn/New Mexico In Depth December 12, 2022 More than 2,200 New Mexicans died of alcohol-related causes in 2021, according to new estimates from the Department of Health, capping a decade in which such fatalities nearly doubled and setting a new […]

As Many As 750 People May Not Make It Safely Home for the Holidays

As Many As 750 People May Not Make It Safely Home for the Holidays News Release News Provided by National Safety Council December 15, 2022 Some of the leading causes of traffic fatalities are speeding, distraction and impaired driving WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are times for families […]

Doctor explains why drinking Diet Coke will get you drunk faster than regular

Doctor explains why drinking Diet Coke will get you drunk faster than regular If you feel like you get drunk faster with a diet Coke mixer than with regular Coke, you’re not just imagining things. A doctor has explained the science behind it Mirror By Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz, Lifestyle Writer December 14, 2022 Have you ever […]

We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign Amplified Throughout Holiday Season

We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign Amplified Throughout Holiday Season News Release News Provided by Provi December 14, 2022 CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Provi, the largest online marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced an amplified effort to promote industry-wide “We Don’t Serve Teens” Campaign to on- and off-premise retailers. The company initiated […]

Over 80% of alcohol product complaints are about appealing to children

Over 80% of alcohol product complaints are about appealing to children The Drinks Business By Eloise Feilden December 15, 2022 Four in five complaints about alcoholic marketing and packaging in 2022 were concerned with their appeal to under-18s, a new report by the UK’s Portman Group has found. The Industry’s Independent Complaints Panel reviewed more […]

Can parents help prevent risky cannabis and alcohol use by college students?

Can parents help prevent risky cannabis and alcohol use by college students? $2.8 million NIH grant to fund study of a parent-based intervention for college-bound students Penn State By Sara P. Brennen December 14, 2022 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cannabis use by college students is on the rise, causing concern among substance-use experts. In 2020, […]

Be wary of post-party feelings: Anxiety a proven symptom of alcohol consumption

Be wary of post-party feelings: Anxiety a proven symptom of alcohol consumption CTV News By Tara De Boer, CTVNews.ca Writer December 14, 2022 A rush of anxiety on a hungover Sunday may be your clue to limit drinking, research says. While alcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in social settings, particularly at this festive time of […]

Asia: Cultivating a culture of responsible consumption

Asia: Cultivating a culture of responsible consumption The Edge Markets December 16, 2022 When you drive, never drink. As a responsible brewer, this is Heineken Malaysia Bhd’s message to its consumers. In Malaysia, driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05% or 50mg per 100ml of blood is an offence under Section 45A of […]