A draft law sets SA’s drunk-driving limit to zero – and govt is keen to get it enacted
A draft law sets SA’s drunk-driving limit to zero – and govt is keen to get it enacted Source: https://www.businessinsider.co.za/ Phillip de Wet Jun 01, 2020 South Africa could have a drunk-driving limit of zero before the end of the year, if government has its way, with full criminal penalties for anyone caught with any discernible […]
Alaska: Native village corporation acquires Brown Jug liquor store chain in $21 million sale
Alaska: Native village corporation acquires Brown Jug liquor store chain in $21 million sale Source: https://www.adn.com/ June 2, 2020 An Alaska Native village corporation from the Kodiak Island region has acquired the state’s largest retailer of liquor, wine and beer. Afognak Native Corp. purchased the Brown Jug chain from the Canadian company Alcanna, based in […]
South Africa’s alcohol ban has given ‘massive boost’ to criminal gangs
South Africa’s alcohol ban has given ‘massive boost’ to criminal gangs Prohibition of beer and spirit sales has cut rates of murder and violence but the resulting illicit trade will now be hard to stop Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ Jason Burke in Johannesburg 31 May 2020 The lockdown has been tough for David Mkoswe, a mechanic who […]
What to know about kidney pain after drinking alcohol
What to know about kidney pain after drinking alcohol Medical News Today By Zawn Villines | Reviewed by Carissa Stephens, RN, CCRN, CPN August 27, 2019 The kidneys help filter the blood, including by filtering out harmful substances such as alcohol. Moderate drinking should not cause kidney pain, but binge drinking or frequent drinking may cause […]
Alcohol-related deaths have doubled in the US and women are at an increased risk, study says
Alcohol-related deaths have doubled in the US and women are at an increased risk, study says CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN January 8, 2020 (CNN)The number of Americans who have died from alcohol-related problems annually more than doubled between 1999 and 2017, a new study found, and that’s likely an undercount, the researchers said. The […]
FL: Lawmaker combines ‘accountability’ and ‘compassion’ in drunk driving bill
FL: Lawmaker combines ‘accountability’ and ‘compassion’ in drunk driving bill Tallahassee Democrat. By James Call, Tallahassee Democrat January 7, 2020 Calling it a melding of compassion and accountability, a top state lawmaker is proposing a new way to deal with first-time DUI offenders. Senate President pro tempore David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, has filed a bill (SB 1396) to create […]
America is drinking its way through the coronavirus crisis – and that’s no party
America is drinking its way through the coronavirus crisis – and that’s no party A surge in alcohol use disorders likely lies ahead Philly Voice By David H. Jernigan, Boston University April 11, 2020 In the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has become easier to buy alcohol than toilet paper or eggs. Across the U.S., […]
Could All Those ‘Quarantinis’ Lead to Drinking Problems?
Could All Those ‘Quarantinis’ Lead to Drinking Problems? Addiction specialists said it was possible for people who are drinking heavily and consistently during the coronavirus pandemic to develop a problem they did not have before. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ By Maria Cramer May 26, 2020 Quarantinis. Zoom happy hours. Easy front-door liquor delivery. The boredom of staying […]
STOP IMPAIRED DRIVING BEFORE DEADLY SUMMER SEASON: PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM AGENDA
STOP IMPAIRED DRIVING BEFORE DEADLY SUMMER SEASON: PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM AGENDA Source: Responsibility.org May 27, 2020 Criminal justice and highway safety experts launched new tools today (Wednesday) that identify the factors putting Americans at highest risk from impaired drivers, recommend law enforcement reforms needed to make roads safer, and help the […]
Many Americans Are Drinking Alcohol On The Job While Working From Home During Quarantine, Study Suggests
Many Americans Are Drinking Alcohol On The Job While Working From Home During Quarantine, Study Suggests Source: https://www.inquisitr.com/ Tyler MacDonald April 13, 2020 With many Americans working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are turning to alcohol, TMZ reported. A new study from the website Alcohol surveyed 3,000 American workers to break down the […]