Substance abuse and eating disorder often go hand-in-hand
Substance abuse and eating disorder often go hand-in-hand North Carolina Health News By Taylor Knopf May 6, 2019 About 50 percent of people with an eating disorder also abuse alcohol or an illegal substance. Experts say the disease is made worse by advertising and social media, even as the severity of the disease is understated. […]
Deaths of chefs by suicide focus attention on mental health in hospitality industry
Deaths of chefs by suicide focus attention on mental health in hospitality industry Source: https://mobile.abc.net.au/ BY TRACY BOWDEN April 30, 2019 Celebrity chef Matt Moran is the first to admit that his is a tough business. Key points: Chef and cafe owner Justin Bull died in February this year His widow Justine Kendall has urged people […]
India: How Alcohol and Tobacco Cause Poverty (excerpt)
India: How Alcohol and Tobacco Cause Poverty (excerpt) Alcoholism and addiction to tobacco are no longer just health issues, but pose larger developmental problems. The Wire By Abhay Bang May 1, 2019 The district of Gadchiroli has 1.2 million people, spread across 1,500 villages and three towns. A district sample survey we carried out in […]
VT: Vermont tops list for underage drinking
VT: Vermont tops list for underage drinking WCAX 3 By Connor Cyrus May 2, 2019 BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) National data shows that more Vermonters ages 12 and up are drinking alcohol compared to the rest of the country. State leaders, parents and those working with teens all say kids need more outlets in the state. They […]
WI: Wisconsin’s confusing law when it comes to underage drinking
WI: Wisconsin’s confusing law when it comes to underage drinking We Are Green Bay By Kris Schuller May 2, 2019 GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — Underage drinking in Wisconsin is an issue. But believe it or not, you don’t necessarily have to be 21 to legally down a drink in a bar or restaurant. Kris […]
Australia: Should we increase alcohol costs to fight obesity?
Australia: Should we increase alcohol costs to fight obesity? An unpopular idea that could make economic sense. Your Money By Kylie Purcell, Senior Digital Journalist, Your Money May 3, 2019 Tackling Australia’s obesity problem could be as simple as making a glass of beer or wine more expensive. According to analysis from Deakin University, the most […]
United Kingdom: Coca-Cola is Launching a Version for Mixing with Liquor
United Kingdom: Coca-Cola is Launching a Version for Mixing with Liquor The mixers will be available in smoky, spicy, herbal, and woody flavours Independent By Chelsea Ritschel May 2, 2019 Coca-Cola is launching a range of new posh beverages meant to be mixed with whisky, rum, and bourbon. Although rum and Coke is already a beloved combination, the brand is […]
NY: 7-Eleven to begin delivering beer at select locations
NY: 7-Eleven to begin delivering beer at select locations SLive By Pamela Silvestri May 1, 2019 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — 7-Eleven has announced a beer delivery service at select locations across the country, and it’s coming to New York City — just not to Staten Island. The convenience chain rolled out 7NOW, an app via the […]
Canada: Health board opposes increased alcohol access, supports Bill 60
Canada: Health board opposes increased alcohol access, supports Bill 60 The Intelligencer By Luke Hendry May 1, 2019 ONTARIO, Canada – Local public health board members are asking Ontario lawmakers to consider the health effects of provincial decisions, including changes to alcohol laws. “Applying a health lens to policy issues can increase population health,” health […]
Africa: High taxation ‘driving illegal alcohol trade’
Africa: High taxation ‘driving illegal alcohol trade’ Kenya’s high taxes have made the trade in illicit alcohol lucrative, industry stakeholders have said. Standard Digital By Wainaina Wambu May 2, 2019 KENYA, Africa – Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chairman Sachen Gudka warned that the tax burden on the formal sector, especially alcohol makers, was leading […]