Boom in home-delivered alcohol opens the door to underage drinking
Boom in home-delivered alcohol opens the door to underage drinking Phys.org by Sax Institute October 13, 2021 A rapid expansion in online liquor delivery services is making it easier for minors to obtain alcohol, due to regulatory holes and non-compliance with legal requirements, say the authors of a study published today. Reporting in Public Health Research […]
OH: Bird, Stewart introduce bill combating teenage drinking
OH: Bird, Stewart introduce bill combating teenage drinking The Highland County Press Press Release State Representative Adam Bird’s Office October 14, 2021 State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 418, legislation to hold an adult who provides alcohol to minors more accountable. Currently, the Ohio […]
Miami Beach bars fear 2am booze ban
Miami Beach bars fear 2am booze ban Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ By Sarah Neish October 18, 2021 A proposed ban on alcohol consumption after 2am could hit Miami Beach’s bar scene to the tune of US$227 million per year, says economic study. Miami voters will soon decide whether they want to put an end to late-night partying, […]
Australia: Using technology to curb anxiety and alcohol use problems among youth
Australia: Using technology to curb anxiety and alcohol use problems among youth Results of a world-first trial of the Inroads program The University of Sydney October 19, 2021 Results from the Inroads trial show that the online program can reduce anxiety symptoms and hazardous alcohol use among youth. Researchers at the Matilda Centre have added […]
TX: DWI investigations: Officers can enhance their interdiction skills starting with ‘vehicle in motion’ observations
TX: DWI investigations: Officers can enhance their interdiction skills starting with ‘vehicle in motion’ observations Watching for the little things, patience pays off when building a solid case Police 1 Corporal James “Zack” Holley, Patrol Supervisor October 18, 2021 This is the first article in a series that focuses on tips, techniques and methods front-line […]
NY: DMV issues over 300 tickets in crackdown on underage drinking
NY: DMV issues over 300 tickets in crackdown on underage drinking My Twin Tiers By Sara Rizzo October 17, 2021 ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that over 300 people have received citations for the use of fake identification to purchase alcohol. DMV also seized nearly […]
IN: Liquor store employees see increase in Fake IDs
IN: Liquor store employees see increase in Fake IDs The Exponent By Keagan, Slocum, Public Safety Editor October 15, 2021 Fake ID cards, often used to buy alcohol and tobacco products, are becoming more prevalent on campus than in years past. In the past six weeks, over 25 minors younger than 21 years old were […]
Canada: MADD Canada Partners with The INEO Welcoming Network to Effectively Promote Responsible Drinking this Halloween
Canada: MADD Canada Partners with The INEO Welcoming Network to Effectively Promote Responsible Drinking this Halloween MADD to utilize INEO’s digital advertising space in 120 storefronts across BC and Alberta WWNY TV October 15, 2021 SURREY, BC, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV: INE) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the “Company” or “INEO“), an innovative provider of […]
Alcohol consumption can be reduced through brief medical interventions: study
Alcohol consumption can be reduced through brief medical interventions: study Brief interventions in medical settings reduced patients’ drinking by one day per month, a study found Fox News By Amy McGorry October 15, 2021 Short one-on-one discussions about alcohol consumption in a doctor’s office may reduce patients’ drinking levels, according to a study. Findings published in the Addiction journal […]
Bar closures shown to impact mental health
Bar closures shown to impact mental health Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ By Alice Brooker October 14, 2021 A YouGov poll has revealed 66% of adults believe the closure of cafés, bars and restaurants during pandemic caused a decline in mental health. The YouGov poll, which surveyed 11,400 adults from 10 countries, found that two-thirds of respondents agreed the […]