Jamaica: Red Stripe to host forum on responsible alcohol consumption
Jamaica: Red Stripe to host forum on responsible alcohol consumption Loop December 9, 2021 As we approach the traditionally high consumption period of the festive season, Red Stripe and the Desnoes & Geddes (D&G) Foundation will host Responsible Living Now, a virtual knowledge forum on the responsible consumption of alcohol on Friday, December 10. Endorsed […]
Drink-spiking is at ‘epidemic’ levels in UK, campaigners tell MPs
Drink-spiking is at ‘epidemic’ levels in UK, campaigners tell MPs Up to 15% of women and 7% of men have been spiked with alcohol or drugs, select committee hears Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ January 12, 2022 Drink- and drug-spiking has reached “epidemic” levels in the UK and is now so common it can happen to anyone, campaigners have […]
More People Are Buying Their Booze Online Than Ever
More People Are Buying Their Booze Online Than Ever Innovation & Tech Today By Corey Noles January 12, 2022 Americans have been getting their booze in a new way since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. online alcohol sales reached $6.1 billion in 2021 with more growth expected in 2022, according to a report based […]
AK: The average Alaskan drank 603 alcoholic drinks in 2021 – 57% less than the previous year, survey reveals
AK: The average Alaskan drank 603 alcoholic drinks in 2021 – 57% less than the previous year, survey reveals Anchorage Press Press Release January 28, 2022 With a new outlook on the upcoming year, many drinkers tend to start off by declaring sobriety as a toast to Dry January. Following a year filled with financial […]
One-third to drink less or no alcohol in venues
One-third to drink less or no alcohol in venues News Nation USA January 12, 2022 An annual market report has revealed 31% of British consumers are aiming to drink less or no alcohol when they return to on-trade venues. Nearly three-quarters of respondents are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle The report, by mixer producer […]
Why Does Alcohol Mess With My Sleep?
Why Does Alcohol Mess With My Sleep? Tips for getting a better night’s rest when your evening plans include drinking. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ January 25, 2022 A couple of glasses of wine or a few drinks in the evening will probably make you fall asleep faster than normal. Who among us hasn’t left the dishes for […]
Can wearable technology predict the negative consequences of drinking?
Can wearable technology predict the negative consequences of drinking? New research from the Department of Biobehavioral Health uses technology to understand more about drinking and its consequences Penn State By Aaron Wagner January 26, 2022 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –“How much have you had to drink?” might seem like a simple question, but it is not […]
Alcohol Regulation: Education Basics, A Guide to Resources
Alcohol Regulation: Education Basics, A Guide to Resources Healthy Alcohol Marketplace By Pamela S. Erickson January 25, 2022 There are a lot of educational resources available to explain the complexities of alcohol regulation. It hasn’t always been like that. When I started back in the 1990’s, there was very little. Today, there is a lot, […]
Redefining alcohol use disorder
Redefining alcohol use disorder Science Daily University of Missouri-Columbia January 24, 2022 Summary: Researchers have developed a new framework that they believe will help identify people previously overlooked for alcohol use disorder (AUD). This framework focuses on 13 risk factors, such as impulsive behavior, reward sensitivity, and punishment sensitivity, that could lead to someone developing […]
Alcohol consumption among men drops during pandemic, but problem drinking rises
Alcohol consumption among men drops during pandemic, but problem drinking rises Men and women now consume alcohol at similar levels News Release Rand Corporation January 24, 2022 Alcohol consumption during the coronavirus pandemic declined among men, while it remained steady among women, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Researchers found that alcohol-related problems increased […]