Alcohol use disorder led to 232 million missed workdays a year in U.S. (Additional Coverage)
Alcohol use disorder led to 232 million missed workdays a year in U.S. (Additional Coverage) Source: https://www.upi.com/ By HealthDay News March 21, 2022 Just over 9% — equal to nearly 11 million full-time workers nationwide — met the criteria for alcohol use disorder, defined as the inability to stop or control drinking despite the harm […]
Alcohol-related deaths in the US spiked more than 25% in the first year of the pandemic, study shows
Alcohol-related deaths in the US spiked more than 25% in the first year of the pandemic, study shows Source: https://www.wmur.com/ CNN March 19, 2022 The number of deaths in the U.S. involving alcohol jumped 25.5% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published Friday in the Journal of […]
ND: Fargo crackdown on minors drinking intensifies
ND: Fargo crackdown on minors drinking intensifies One bar with a forensic scanner is finding 25 to 30 fake IDs on weekend nights. Inforum By Barry Amundson March 16, 2022 FARGO — Fargo’s Liquor Control Board and police are planning to continue the crackdown on the serving of minors in establishments after 15 businesses failed […]
India: Over 43 PC Underage Drinkers in Delhi Have Alcohol Two To Four Times A Week, Finds Survey
India: Over 43 PC Underage Drinkers in Delhi Have Alcohol Two To Four Times A Week, Finds Survey It revealed an increase in alcohol consumption by the underage, a rise in expenditure on alcohol and the ease with which youth were able to purchase and consume alcohol at various places without any checks. Outlook India […]
Social Drinking Vs. Problem Drinking: Identifying the Difference (excerpt)
Social Drinking Vs. Problem Drinking: Identifying the Difference (excerpt) In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, here are some ways to determine whether you or a loved one has a drinking problem. Patch Recovery Centers of America, Brand Partner March 16, 2022 From raising a toast with champagne at weddings to having a glass of wine […]
Alcohol and sleep: experts explain how booze affects your snooze
Alcohol and sleep: experts explain how booze affects your snooze Can’t sleep after drinking? Two experts weigh in on the affects of alcohol on sleep Techradar By Sarah Finley March 14, 2022 There’s a long-held belief that having a few drinks can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better, but we now know this […]
How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Gut Health
How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Gut Health Yahoo! News By Jenny Sugar March 15, 2022 If you love sipping cocktails while catching up with friends or enjoying a glass of wine for the health benefits, unfortunately it may cause you some digestive issues. Here’s what dietitian Anthea Levi, MS, RD, says about alcohol and gut […]
AR: 1 in 4 Arkansans would support stricter alcohol sales laws, study reports
AR: 1 in 4 Arkansans would support stricter alcohol sales laws, study reports KNWA Fox 24 By C.C. McCandless March 15, 2022 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A recent survey conducted by Desert Hope Treatment Center found that more than one in four Arkansans (26%) would support stricter laws on the sale of alcohol, such as […]
MI: Stay Safe this St. Patrick’s Day, Never Drink and Drive, So Everyone Gets Home Safely
MI: Stay Safe this St. Patrick’s Day, Never Drink and Drive, So Everyone Gets Home Safely News Release MLCC March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022 – Whether your preference is green beer, Irish whiskey, or some other form of alcohol, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges Michiganders not to drink and drive when celebrating […]
OH: Underage Drinking Prevention Gets Boost from Congress
OH: Underage Drinking Prevention Gets Boost from Congress Public News Service By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Producer March 14, 2022 Programs designed to help curb a prevalent problem among Ohio teens are poised to get a financial boost. The $1.5 trillion spending bill passed by Congress includes $12 million for the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act […]