This is How Alcohol Affects the Brain

This is How Alcohol Affects the Brain Light to moderate drinking may have some health benefits. But researchers have a lot to say about how alcohol affects the brain in the long run. Discover Magazine By Kelly Santana Banks February 23, 2023 Drinking alcohol grew into a socially acceptable activity in multiple societies, starting in […]

What do alcohol fair business practices have to do with public health and safety?

What do alcohol fair business practices have to do with public health and safety? Source: Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson February 14, 2023 Did you know there are regulations governing fair “trade practices” for those licensed to promote and sell alcohol? For example, a supplier can’t pay a supermarket to stock their alcohol […]

Does Drinking Alcohol Make You Gain Weight? Here’s What Experts Say

Does Drinking Alcohol Make You Gain Weight? Here’s What Experts Say Everything you should know before your next happy hour. Health.com By Claire Gillespie  September 1, 2021 If you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight, the first step is to look at what you’re eating regularly and assess whether it helps you meet your nutritional goals. […]

Dublin Students Launch Website for Teens Suffering From Alcohol Abuse

Dublin Students Launch Website for Teens Suffering From Alcohol Abuse Two Dublin High juniors launched My Alcohol Story, a website and app that allows teenagers to share their stories anonymously. Patch By Michael Wittner, Patch Staff January 26, 2023 DUBLIN, CA — Alcoholics Anonymous might have “anonymous” in its name, but for some teenagers struggling […]

Alcohol: Responsible use, addiction and everything in between

Alcohol: Responsible use, addiction and everything in between The Record By Ana Yoder, Staff Writer January 26, 2023 GOSHEN COLLEGE, INDIANA – Despite its “dry campus” policy, alcohol consumption is still a recurrent activity on Goshen College campus. This past summer, Student Life implemented a medical amnesty policy which states that “Students who seek professional […]

Is There Really No Safe Amount of Drinking? (Additional Coverage)

Is There Really No Safe Amount of Drinking? (Additional Coverage) Source: https://time.com/ JANUARY 19, 2023 The safest amount of alcohol to drink is none, according to new guidance from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. That’s a marked change from Canada’s previous national guidance on alcohol consumption, which advised women to have no […]

Glass too full? Why safe drinking guidelines vary between countries

Glass too full? Why safe drinking guidelines vary between countries Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ January 17, 2023 Belgium suggests 21 drinks a week is safe for men, while Australia recommends no more than 10 for anyone. What goes into the decision making? Craft beer in Melbourne, pinot noir in Paris, mojitos in Havana -alcohol is part of […]