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 […]

The Gift of Sober Driving

The Gift of Sober Driving SAMHSA By: CAPT Jennifer Fan, PharmD, J.D., Acting Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention December 8, 2022 During the holiday season, many of us look forward to get-togethers with friends and family. Unfortunately, holidays can also be a dangerous time for alcohol- and drug-related traffic incidents. SAMHSA is […]

Understanding the risk of dementia and alcohol consumption

Understanding the risk of dementia and alcohol consumption Medical Xpress By Heidi Douglass, CHeBA December 5, 2022 A recent study led by Dr. Louise Mewton at UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has reignited the debate about whether low levels of drinking could be positive for health. The review, published in Addiction, has shown […]

Planning a Holiday Party to Reduce Legal Risk

Planning a Holiday Party to Reduce Legal Risk JDSupra Written by David Dubberly, Nexsen Pruet, PLLC December 2, 2022 Holiday parties can be a fun way to show appreciation to employees for dedication and hard work. But they can also expose employers to liability for bad behavior resulting from alcohol consumption, including claims of sexual […]

Let’s Raise a Glass to What Prohibition Accomplished

Let’s Raise a Glass to What Prohibition Accomplished On “Repeal Day,” remember that the war against alcohol was ultimately a war against political corruption and unbridled capitalism. Politico By Mark Lawrence Schrad December 4, 2022 Was prohibition really the policy failure it is made out to be? The obvious answer is yes — of course, […]

Licensees as Partners

Licensees as Partners Healthy Alcohol Marketplace By Pamela S. Erickson, Public Action Management November 30, 2022 We need all liquor licensees to be partners in preventing underage and excessive drinking. We are very dependent on these important partners to sell alcohol very carefully. After all, the alcohol industry is a regulated, closed industry and only […]