WI: New Wisconsin law allows bartenders to apply for “statewide” alcohol-server licenses WCLO News Talk By bigradiopush April 28, 2025 A new Wisconsin law allows bartenders to obtain a license that allows them to work all over the state. The new law means that bartenders who work in multiple cities statewide no longer need to obtain separate bartender licenses in each

The Connection Between High-Risk Drinking and Student Mental Health Real Clear Education By Amaura Kemmerer April 24, 2025 The nation’s colleges and universities have doubled down in recent years on their efforts to address the mental health crisis among their students. The latest Healthy Minds Study paints a troubling picture of mental health and related issues among college students. Nearly 40% of college

Drunk Driving Ads From Industry Weaken Safety Efforts, New Study Finds Forbes By Tanya Mohn, Contributor. April 23, 2025 Alcohol industry sponsored advertisements are designed to combat drunk driving, but they lessen the impact of safety initiatives. Mass media campaigns appear to be socially responsible, but are largely ineffective because they don’t prioritize public health – they serve as marketing

University of Dayton: Honors Student Spotlight: Olivia Dobiesz Presents Groundbreaking Thesis on Stress and Alcohol Use University of Dayton By Tara McLoughlin April 22, 2025 Through her research, Olivia explores how stress may influence both alcohol cravings and the decision to drink-two critical, but distinct, components of substance use. Her project examines a wide range of factors, from how much

Heavy Alcohol Use Causes Long-Term Brain Damage Neuroscience News April 2, 2025 Summary: For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making. In a rat model, animals exposed to high alcohol levels performed significantly worse on a complex, shifting-reward task, even after nearly three months of sobriety.

NC: Preventing Underage Drinking Starts at Home: Talk It Out NC Empowers Parents and Children to Take Action Against Underage Drinking PR Newswire By:  Talk It Out NC April 1, 2025 Alcohol Awareness Month Highlights the Importance of Open Dialogue to Prevent Underage Drinking RALEIGH, N.C., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Talk it Out NC, the North Carolina initiative to prevent underage drinking, is encouraging