Distilled Spirits Council Launches Public Safety Campaign Urging Adults to Keep Hand Sanitizer Out of Reach of Children
Distilled Spirits Council Launches Public Safety Campaign Urging Adults to Keep Hand Sanitizer Out of Reach of Children More than 700 Distillers Producing Hand Sanitizer to Stop Spread of COVID-19 Source: DISCUS April 14, 2020 The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today launched a public education campaign to remind adults to keep […]
Surgeon general tells Americans to ‘avoid alcohol’ during coronavirus pandemic
Surgeon general tells Americans to ‘avoid alcohol’ during coronavirus pandemic Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ by John Gage April 10, 2020 The U.S. surgeon general encouraged the public to pursue sobriety during the coronavirus pandemic. “I need you to know you are not helpless, and it’s even more important that in communities of color, we adhere to the […]
Coronavirus spurs ‘massive shift’ in alcohol supply chain not seen since Prohibition: Drizly CEO
Coronavirus spurs ‘massive shift’ in alcohol supply chain not seen since Prohibition: Drizly CEO Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/ Daniel Howley April 12, 2020 With people across the U.S. facing orders to remain in their homes, and bars and restaurants closed as part of the ongoing effort to quell the coronavirus outbreak, alcohol sales have gone through the […]
MI: Michigan State Police uncover ‘potential fraud’ with breath alcohol testing
MI: Michigan State Police uncover ‘potential fraud’ with breath alcohol testing The Detroit News By George Hunter January 13, 2020 Michigan State Police suspended a contract with the vendor that services its breath alcohol testing instruments after the company was found falsifying records and misrepresenting when the devices were calibrated, state police officials said Monday. State police […]
How does alcohol marketing to young people affect underage drinking habits?
How does alcohol marketing to young people affect underage drinking habits? Medical News Bulletin By Shayana Goldenberg March 17, 2020 Alcohol marketing to young people is more likely to encourage greater alcohol consumption, a recent study finds. Alcohol marketing is pervasive. It is seen on posters, TV, and the internet. While young people are not […]
New Twist on the Value of Alcohol Use Screening
New Twist on the Value of Alcohol Use Screening Medscape By Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW March 23, 2020 Screening for alcohol use may help identify patients that should receive further screening for adverse mental health conditions and other substance use. Investigators found high alcohol used scores were significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and crack, […]
OK: Isolation could lead to alcohol consumption issues, expert says
OK: Isolation could lead to alcohol consumption issues, expert says The Oklahoman by Joe Mussatto April 5, 2020 Dr. Kimberlee Wilson is already thinking about the next wave of patients she might see once the surge of coronavirus cases dips and normalcy returns. Wilson, who specializes in addiction psychiatry, is the medical director at Arcadia Trails […]
United Kingdom: Lockdown could lead to an increase in harmful drinking warning
United Kingdom: Lockdown could lead to an increase in harmful drinking warning One in four people were already overdoing the booze before the pandemic Devon Live By Annie Gouk & Colleen Smith, Reporter April 6, 2020 Social distancing could lead to a surge in harmful drinking, a charity has warned – with one in four […]
New Zealand: People encouraged not to share isolation-drinking memes
New Zealand: People encouraged not to share isolation-drinking memes The Alcohol Healthwatch is warning against increased social drinking during the lockdown. RNZ By Lucy Corry April 6, 2020 There’s a popular meme doing the rounds on social media, where a woman shows how to teach children fractions by pouring herself a glass of wine. She […]
OR: Coos County passes resolution declaring addiction a public health crisis
OR: Coos County passes resolution declaring addiction a public health crisis The World By Nicholas Johnson April 8, 2020 COOS COUNTY — At Tuesday’s Coos County Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners adopted a resolution put forth by the Coos County Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee to join other counties statewide in working to find […]