NHTSA Launches Labor Day ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
NHTSA Launches Labor Day ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign In 2020, one person was killed every 45 minutes in an impaired-driving crash in the United States News Release NHTSA August 17, 2022 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicked off its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor […]
United Kingdom: What level of alcohol is safe?
United Kingdom: What level of alcohol is safe? Latest research suggests even moderate drinking carries health risk The Week August 18, 2022 A daily glass of wine a day has long been said to have health benefits but the latest evidence appears to suggest otherwise. According to the NHS website, the “previously held position that […]
Here’s What Alcohol Poisoning Can Do to Your Body
Here’s What Alcohol Poisoning Can Do to Your Body Drinking heavily can quickly become dangerous. Source: https://www.self.com/ By Jessica Toscano Medically reviewed by Scott Braunstein, MD August 16, 2022 The symptoms of alcohol poisoning are important to know. If you’ve ever been swept up in the moment and said yes to one more shot of […]
Why we say substance ‘misuse’ now instead of ‘abuse’
Why we say substance ‘misuse’ now instead of ‘abuse’ Burlington Free Press By April Barton August 16, 2022 Have you heard the phrase “substance misuse” used more recently? You may have realized there’s been a shift in language away from the term “substance abuse.” Our language is constantly evolving and one of those areas where […]
NM: Drinking on the cheap — and paying a big bill
NM: Drinking on the cheap — and paying a big bill Santa Fe New Mexican By Ted Alcorn New Mexico In Depth August 11, 2022 Alcohol costs New Mexico dearly. It killed 1,878 residents in 2020, three times the nation’s rate. But getting hammered here is cheap. At the Shop-N-Save on Gallup’s west side, a […]
A Convenience-Store Magnate, Teen Drinking and a Fatal Boat Crash: The Legal Case Shaking South Carolina (Excerpt)
A Convenience-Store Magnate, Teen Drinking and a Fatal Boat Crash: The Legal Case Shaking South Carolina (Excerpt) The sensational killing of two members of the Murdaugh family has become intertwined with a lawsuit aimed at the state’s liability laws Source: https://www.wsj.com/ August 15, 2022 The saga of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh includes five […]
South Africa: Proposed changes to drinking laws in South Africa
South Africa: Proposed changes to drinking laws in South Africa Business Tech By Staff Writer August 12, 2022 The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) has proposed significant changes to how alcoholic beverages are regulated and consumed in the country. According to SAAPA, the recent Enyobeni Tavern tragedy where several underage drinkers passed away has […]
Underage Drinking Levels Off In 2020, But With Substantial Progress Over The Long-Term
Underage Drinking Levels Off In 2020, But With Substantial Progress Over The Long-Term Source: Responsibility.org December 16, 2020 The prevalence of underage drinking did not significantly change in 2020 for American teens, according to the just released 2020 Monitoring the Future survey. While fewer American teens are consuming alcohol underage, the longer-term declines noted over […]
IA: Increased alcohol sales come with costs for Iowans
IA: Increased alcohol sales come with costs for Iowans Increased sales and money in the general fund does little for Iowans unless we reduce the societal costs of drinking in this state. Des Moines Register By Stacie Schroeder, Iowa View contributor December 18, 2020 We know that spirits consumption, both for adults and youth, is […]
Start The Conversation Before School Starts – Talking To Your College-Bound Teen About Alcohol Use
Start The Conversation Before School Starts – Talking To Your College-Bound Teen About Alcohol Use News Release August 11, 2022 Lincoln – As your teenager heads off to college, have one of the most important talks you’ll have with your child: the danger of using alcohol. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism […]