Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana
Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana Source: Public Action Management By Pamela Erickson and Lise Gervais October 20th As marijuana becomes legal for recreational use in more states, it is likely more people will use it with alcohol. What do we know about combining these substances? What are the physiological effects and is there a […]
After USA TODAY reveals problems, Army revises drug, alcohol abuse program
After USA TODAY reveals problems, Army revises drug, alcohol abuse program Source: USA Today Gregg Zoroya October 20, 2015 The Army is placing medical officials in charge of substance abuse treatment for soldiers in the wake of a USA TODAY investigation that uncovered poor treatment and a spike in suicides among those suffering […]
Go teetotal to reduce dementia risks, NHS says
Go teetotal to reduce dementia risks, NHS says Official NHS advice on prevention of dementia warns ‘there is no safe level of alcohol consumption’ which does not increase risk of the condition Source: The Telegraph By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor 21 Oct 2015 Middle-aged people should go teetotal to reduce the risk […]
SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems
SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems Source: WhiskyCast Mark Gillespie October 18, 2015 “There’s definitely more to be done, and we, the industry, want to be part of making that better,” says Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost of Scotland’s alcohol abuse problem. To the industry’s critics, that’s like […]
During pregnancy, don’t drink a drop of alcohol, pediatricians warn
During pregnancy, don’t drink a drop of alcohol, pediatricians warn Source: Chicago Tribune October 20, 2015 While some studies have hinted that a little alcohol might be harmless during pregnancy, a leading U.S. pediatricians group has issued a new warning that no amount of drinking is safe while pregnant. “The only guarantee […]
Americans are drinking themselves to death – and alcohol is ruining more lives than all other drugs combined
Americans are drinking themselves to death – and alcohol is ruining more lives than all other drugs combined Source: Raw Story Kali Holloway 20 Oct 2015 While our current political conversations often involve concerned discussions about marijuana’s imagined dangers or potential benefits (recall that the most recent Republican and Democratic debates both dedicated […]
Excessive drinking cost $249bn to US economy: CDC
Excessive drinking cost $249bn to US economy: CDC?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” / Source: DBR 19 October 2015 Excessive alcohol consumption affected the US economy to the tune of $249bn or $2.05 per drink in 2010, compared to $223.5bn, or $1.90 per drink, in 2006, a study by the Centers for […]
Mintel predicts four consumer trends for 2016
Mintel predicts four consumer trends for 2016 Source: NRN Bret Thorn Oct 16, 2015 Technological advances are making life both easier and more fast-paced for Americans, who are trying to do more while seeking balance in their lives, according to Mintel. In a new report, the research firm’s consumer trend consultants Stacy […]
Tougher Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Cirrhosis Deaths
Tougher Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Cirrhosis Deaths Source: Healthline News October 15, 2015 Over the years state legislators in the United States have passed a number of policies aimed at limiting the consumption of alcohol in an effort to reduce health and public safety issues. A new study suggests that these […]
Being Hung Over at Work Costs the U.S. $77 Billion a Year
Being Hung Over at Work Costs the U.S. $77 Billion a Year New estimates say excess alcohol consumption cost the U.S. economy a quarter-trillion dollars in 2010. Source: Bloomberg Business John Tozzi October 15, 2015 Drinking too much has well-known personal costs-headaches, nausea, and regrettable 4 a.m. text messages. The Centers […]