Drug and alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows
Drug and alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN November 30, 2022 CNN — Deaths related to drug misuse and alcohol abuse appear to be on the rise among older adults in the United States, similar to the recent increases seen among younger adults, according […]
How to Moderate Alcohol Consumption During the Holiday Season
How to Moderate Alcohol Consumption During the Holiday Season We all have that one friend that can drink seemingly endless cocktails or beers and appear to remain unaffected. We also have that friend that has one or two drinks and goes from the shy guy to the karaoke star. Airdrie Today Great West Media I […]
Drinking During Pregnancy May Change Baby’s Brain Structure (excerpt)
Drinking During Pregnancy May Change Baby’s Brain Structure (excerpt) Healthline By Eileen Bailey | Fact Checked by Michael Crescione November 21, 2022 Even small amounts of alcohol can cause changes to a developing baby’s brain structure. That’s the conclusion of a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America […]
Blackout Wednesday tradition promotes dangerous drinking habits (commentary)
Blackout Wednesday tradition promotes dangerous drinking habits (commentary) San Antonio Report By Vicki Thomas November 22, 2022 Thanksgiving is a time for counting blessings and being around loved ones. It is also synonymous with Blackout Wednesday, also known as Drinksgiving. Blackout Wednesday began as a college tradition to kickstart the long weekend break to celebrate […]
Alcohol at Company Events: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk at Holiday Gatherings
Alcohol at Company Events: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk at Holiday Gatherings JDSupra By Stephen Glazaier, Wade Pederson – Woodruff Sawyer November 17, 2022 As we approach the season of company holiday gatherings, for many the first in several years, it’s time for the annual reminder of the importance of proper event planning, especially when it […]
CREWS: Creating a culture of responsible drinking at college football games
CREWS: Creating a culture of responsible drinking at college football games Colorado State University By Abby Tynan November 8, 2022 CREWS, which stands for Creating Respect, Educating Wellness (for and by) Students, is a diverse, trained peer education team who help fellow Rams make safer, healthier decisions about alcohol, sexual health and nicotine. CREWS members […]
DoorDash busted for alcohol deliveries
DoorDash busted for alcohol deliveries UberEats also charged with selling to college students Source: https://commonwealthmagazine.org/ November 7, 2022 STATE ALCOHOL regulators busted DoorDash and Uber Eats this weekend for delivering alcohol to Boston-area college students. Students, mostly around 19-years-old, ordered and paid for the alcohol through the apps using fake out-of-state IDs. The food delivery […]
Stroke Risk Rises for Young People Who Drink Frequently
Stroke Risk Rises for Young People Who Drink Frequently Cumulative effect seen with 2 or more years of moderate-to-heavy drinking MedPage Today By Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor November 2, 2022 People in their 20s and 30s who were moderate-to-heavy drinkers were more likely to have a stroke in early adulthood compared with those who […]
1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows
1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows Source: https://www.cnn.com/ Madeline Holcombe November 1, 2022 A beer, glass of wine or cocktail may feel so common place that you don’t even think about pouring another, but a new study suggested it may be important for everyone to […]
Rising highway deaths drive renewed interest in DUI laws
Rising highway deaths drive renewed interest in DUI laws Alarmed by rising traffic fatalities, advocates and lawmakers in several states are taking a fresh look at toughening drunk driving laws by lowering the allowed blood alcohol concentration limit to .05. Source: read://https_pluribusnews.com/ October 5, 2022 Only Utah, which lowered it in 2018, has a .05 […]