Revealed: Why two glasses of wine and 15 minutes of exercise a day is the key to a long life
Revealed: Why two glasses of wine and 15 minutes of exercise a day is the key to a long life Source: The Telegraph Sarah Knapton 19 FEBRUARY The recipe for a long life includes exercising for 15 minutes a day, spending two hours on hobbies and enjoying a couple of glasses of wine, […]
Africa: Manufacturers want liquor licensing role moved from counties
Africa: Manufacturers want liquor licensing role moved from counties Business Daily February 15, 2018 Alcohol manufacturers want the licensing mandate for manufacturing and importing liquor take away from the county governments to the national government. Speaking during the launch of a campaign on illicit brews in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, the manufacturers insisted on tougher laws […]
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking REUTERS By Lisa Rapaport February 14, 2018 (Reuters Health) – Parents may be tempted to give teens an occasional taste of alcohol to teach responsible drinking habits, but a new study suggests this may have the opposite effect. Compared to adolescents who don’t get beer […]
PA: Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales
PA: Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales WHYY By Aaron Moselle February 16, 2018 Some corner-store owners in Philadelphia have until Friday to request a city inspection they now need to keep selling alcohol legally. In December, City Council passed a controversial bill requiring these establishments, often called “beer delis” or “stop-and-gos,” to […]
Australia: A bottle of wine cheaper than a coffee: WA Government to push back against the spread of liquor barns
Australia: A bottle of wine cheaper than a coffee: WA Government to push back against the spread of liquor barns News ABC By Claire Moodie Updated about 7 hours ago The West Australian Government will become the first in the nation to take on the liquor giants with new laws to tackle alcohol-related harm. It is understood […]
Alcoholism, Alcohol Misuse, and Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism, Alcohol Misuse, and Alcohol Dependence News Medical, Life Sciences By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA February 15, 2018 Drinking alcohol is a culturally accepted practice in many families and traditions worldwide. The terms alcoholism, alcohol misuse, and alcohol dependence all relate to the serious problem of excessive drinking that leads to negative health and social implications. Chemically […]
NIH releases first dataset from unprecedented study of adolescent brain development
NIH releases first dataset from unprecedented study of adolescent brain development More than 7,500 children recruited for study to date; data available for first 4,500 News Release By The National Institutes of Health February 13, 2018 The National Institutes of Health recently released a dataset from the largest long-term study of brain development and child […]
U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High
U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High Auto industry points to smartphones and distracted driving, lawmakers look at the role of alcohol and opioids Wall Street Journal By Adrienne Roberts February 15, 2018 U.S. motor-vehicle deaths remained near decade-high levels in 2017, an indication U.S. roadways aren’t getting any safer, even as auto makers equip […]
Intellicheck’s Age ID Amplifies Mid-Atlantic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s Efforts to Prevent Underage Drinking
Intellicheck’s Age ID Amplifies Mid-Atlantic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s Efforts to Prevent Underage Drinking Business Wire February 15, 2018 JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A mid-Atlantic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) is enhancing its efforts to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol. The Board’s enforcement division is using Intellicheck‘s (NYSE AMERICAN: IDN) Age ID™ throughout the state to authenticate driver licenses and […]
President’s FY 2019 Budget Would Give TTB Criminal Authority over Alcohol
President’s FY 2019 Budget Would Give TTB Criminal Authority over Alcohol The National Law Review By Marc E. Sorini, Partner February 14, 2018 Earlier this week the Trump Administration presented its Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal. While many portions of a president’s proposed budget do not get enacted, such proposals provide insight into the thinking of […]