The Critical Community Voice

The Critical Community Voice Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson December 27, 2022 How important is mobilizing the community voices when there is a problem with alcohol? It can be critical! In fact, it is unlikely that change will happen without the public saying there is a problem and we want a solution. A […]

There’s An Easy Strategy to Reduce Alcohol Intake, Scientists Say, And It Works

There’s An Easy Strategy to Reduce Alcohol Intake, Scientists Say, And It Works Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/ December 26, 2022 Researchers have found an effective method of getting people to drink less alcohol: Highlight the increased risk of cancer that comes with imbibing and pair that with counting each and every drink. This particular combo of ‘why […]

MI: Safety, moderation urged when alcohol is part of celebrations

MI: Safety, moderation urged when alcohol is part of celebrations The Daily News December 21, 2022 With holidays coming up soon, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has a few words of caution for those who plan to include alcohol in their celebrations: Do it in moderation and never drink and drive. And make sure minor […]

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 […]