Social drinking at a time of social distancing
Social drinking at a time of social distancing As people move their drinking and social habits to the online world, social media content & engagement that offers a sense of discovery, community and social giving will do well in today’s climate. Source: https://www.theiwsr.com/ March 25, 2020 Now more than ever, consumers want to stay connected to […]
Finland: Experts: Coronavirus measures could increase alcoholism, social problems
Finland: Experts: Coronavirus measures could increase alcoholism, social problems Uutiset March 30, 2020 The novel coronavirus crisis could be putting a financial and social strain on families and people who live alone. As people get used to telecommuting, home schooling and social distancing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, experts say they fear that substance abuse […]
Coronavirus is causing a rise in drug and alcohol relapses
Coronavirus is causing a rise in drug and alcohol relapses Source: https://nypost.com/ By Alexandria Hein March 30, 2020 As the nation gets more stringent about non-essential travel and bans on group gatherings to slow the spread of coronavirus, one expert says the pandemic may result in an unintended rise in drug and alcohol relapses among […]
United Kingdom: OFF-LICENCES (Package Stores) DECLARED ‘ESSENTIAL’ BY UK GOVERNMENT
United Kingdom: OFF-LICENCES (Package Stores) DECLARED ‘ESSENTIAL’ BY UK GOVERNMENT Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Patrick Schmitt 25th March, 2020 Shops selling alcohol are to stay open in the UK as the government adds off-licences to the list of businesses deemed “essential” during the lockdown. In a move that will come as a welcome relief to traders and millions of […]
WHO thinks alcohol is an ‘unhelpful coping strategy’ for coronavirus cabin fever
WHO thinks alcohol is an ‘unhelpful coping strategy’ for coronavirus cabin fever Source: https://nypost.com/ By Amanda Woods March 27, 2020 A World Health Organization official is urging people to lay off the booze – calling it an “unhelpful coping strategy” for cabin fever during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a new report. Dr. Aiysha Malik, […]
South Africa: Collective Cold Turkey: Mental health professionals concerned about sudden withdrawal of alcohol
South Africa: Collective Cold Turkey: Mental health professionals concerned about sudden withdrawal of alcohol Daily Maverick By Marianne Thamm March 27, 2020 The blanket prohibition on the sale of alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdown has raised serious concerns among mental health professionals of the risks associated with the sudden and unsupported withdrawal of addictive substances, particularly […]
The liquor industry faces an uncertain future. But if it survived Prohibition, it can survive the coronavirus
The liquor industry faces an uncertain future. But if it survived Prohibition, it can survive the coronavirus Fortune By John Kell March 27, 2020 It took a day for Chris Montana, owner of the DuNord Distillery in Minneapolis, to draft an email to his staff to tell them they no longer had jobs. Of the […]
Nielsen Says Beverage Alcohol Retail Sales Are Soaring During The Crisis
Nielsen Says Beverage Alcohol Retail Sales Are Soaring During The Crisis Forbes By Thomas Pellechia March 25, 2020 According to Nielsen’s data, beverage alcohol retail (off-premise) sales “across the board” have been soaring. Total U.S. beverage alcohol retail sales in the week ending March 14, 2020, over the same period in 2019, was: wine up 27.6%, spirits up […]
Detroit’s Restaurant Professionals Reach Out With Mental Health and Sobriety Support
Detroit’s Restaurant Professionals Reach Out With Mental Health and Sobriety Support Stuck in quarantine, Detroit restaurant workers are leaning on social networks and former coworkers for support Eater By Brenna Houck March 25, 2020 Dustin Walker knows what it’s like to feel anxious and out of control—and to spend years trying to relieve the stress through […]
Why Pennsylvania’s Decision to Close Liquor Stores Could Do More Harm Than Good
Why Pennsylvania’s Decision to Close Liquor Stores Could Do More Harm Than Good If the nation’s liquor stores bolt their doors, can bootleg liquor be far behind? Source: https://robbreport.com/ BY RICHARD CARLETON HACKER MARCH 26, 2020 My favorite time of day is cocktail hour. While I love any number of bars and restaurants, my favorite […]