IN: County group gets grant to stem underage drinking
IN: County group gets grant to stem underage drinking Daily Journal By Ryan Trares May 4, 2020 Despite what it may seem like, not everyone is drinking underage. An Indiana report in 2018 showed that 21% of youths ages 12 to 20 had consumed alcohol in the past month. While that statistic is significant, that means […]
United Kingdom: Potentially deadly 95% alcohol sparks council warning
United Kingdom: Potentially deadly 95% alcohol sparks council warning One 500ml bottle of the high-strength spirit may contain the equivalent amount of alcohol of 38 standard drinks Cornwall Live By Chris Matthews May 5, 2020 Members of the public are being warned to avoid a potentially deadly super-high strength alcoholic drink after concerns were raised […]
Australia: New Alcohol. Think Again campaign encourages positive choices during COVID-19
Australia: New Alcohol. Think Again campaign encourages positive choices during COVID-19 Mandurah Mail May 5, 2020 Western Australians are urged to make positive choices in a new campaign intended to help people reduce their risk of alcohol-related harm during the current pandemic. The McGowan government has invested $330,000 into a new Alcohol.Think Again education campaign […]
New alcohol-monitoring program reduces risk of rearrest
New alcohol-monitoring program reduces risk of rearrest News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by James Ives, M.Psych. (Editor) May 6, 2020 An innovative statewide alcohol-monitoring program that requires drunk drivers to be tested frequently for alcohol use significantly lowers the likelihood that participants will be rearrested or have probation revoked, according to a new RAND Corporation […]
Alcohol Abuse Agitated by COVID-19 Stirring Liver Concerns (excerpt)
Alcohol Abuse Agitated by COVID-19 Stirring Liver Concerns (excerpt) Medscape By Ingrid Hein May 6, 2020 Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Clinicians at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles are concerned about an uptick in alcohol-associated hospital admissions. “We believe we’re seeing a significant increase in alcohol-related problems,” explained […]
Greater availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce alcohol consumption
Greater availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce alcohol consumption Medical Xpress by BioMed Central May 5, 2020 People are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if there are more of them available than alcoholic drinks, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. A team of researchers at the NIHR Bristol […]
Study reports high level of hazardous drinking among Pacific Islander young adults in US
Study reports high level of hazardous drinking among Pacific Islander young adults in US UC Riverside-led study calls for culturally tailored approaches to encourage this neglected population to seek behavioral health treatment UC Riverside News Author Iqbal Pittalwala May 5, 2020 Pacific Islander young adults in the United States have an extremely high level of […]
Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk
Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk Medical Xpress by American Heart Association May 5, 2020 Higher alcohol consumption was shown to be associated with an increased risk of having a stroke or developing peripheral artery disease, according to new research published today in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart […]
Florida: To-go alcohol might still be available in Florida even after the coronavirus pandemic. Governor hints at changing law
Florida: To-go alcohol might still be available in Florida even after the coronavirus pandemic. Governor hints at changing law Source: https://www.clickorlando.com/ May 5, 2020 Enjoying your favorite craft cocktail in the comfort of your own home has, for some, been the only perk of the coronavirus pandemic that has prevented restaurants and bars from serving […]
One fifth of US drinkers would immediately visit bars post-lockdown
One fifth of US drinkers would immediately visit bars post-lockdown Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Nicola Carruthers 4th May, 2020 A new survey has found 22% of US consumers plan to immediately return to bars and restaurants when they reopen after Covid-19 lockdowns have been lifted, however social distancing measures were named as the biggest concern for […]