Happy? Sad? Stressed? How Drinking Became the Answer to Everything
Happy? Sad? Stressed? How Drinking Became the Answer to Everything Alcohol has become so normalized there’s hardly a situation when a drink doesn’t feel appropriate, experts say. Now we’re marketing it to one another. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ July 6, 2021 In the four years since she stopped drinking alcohol, Emily Lynn Paulson has reflected a lot on […]
Drinking Among Older Adults Split During Pandemic
Drinking Among Older Adults Split During Pandemic A new survey reveals a divide between drinkers and abstainers — and shows a worrying trend in some combining alcohol and other drugs AARP by Hallie Levine June 8, 2021 Alcohol use among Americans has risen over the past year, as many have turned to the bottle as […]
Americans are drinking smaller amounts of beer with greater alcohol content, says new research
Americans are drinking smaller amounts of beer with greater alcohol content, says new research Source: https://www.northcentralpa.com/ July 2, 2021 When you’re pouring a glass, what’s in it? According to a new analysis published by epidemiologists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Americans are consuming more craft beer with higher alcohol content […]
MI: Have a Great Summer – Safe and Sober, Urges the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
MI: Have a Great Summer – Safe and Sober, Urges the Michigan Liquor Control Commission News Release By: Michigan Liquor Control Commission June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021 – As summer heats up, Michiganders are urged to celebrate the season safely at gatherings and activities especially where alcohol might be consumed. Remember to keep your alcohol […]
WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of —ism (Additional Coverage)
WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of —ism (Additional Coverage) Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/ Brooke Taylor June 19, 2021 A global action plan on alcohol laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire after some interpreted that the WHO had proposed to ban people of childbearing age from drinking alcohol entirely. The […]
The Responsible Retailing Forum launches series of Research Briefs that distill insights from 25 years of research in responsible retailing
The Responsible Retailing Forum launches series of Research Briefs that distill insights from 25 years of research in responsible retailing Source: Responsible Retailing Forum Brad S. Krevor, Ph.D. June 21, 2021 RRForum Research Briefs Insights and learnings from 25 years of research in responsible retailing Research Brief #1: Why do underage sales occur? A study […]
ME: Maine’s remaining dry towns reflect its prohibitionist legacy
ME: Maine’s remaining dry towns reflect its prohibitionist legacy The Piscataquis Observer By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff June 21, 2021 LITTLETON — The Littleton Pit Stop, a small gas station and diner located along Route 1, is the sole convenience store and restaurant in this small Aroostook County town. It serves breakfast all […]
WI: Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law allowing warrantless blood alcohol testing of unconscious drivers
WI: Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law allowing warrantless blood alcohol testing of unconscious drivers Jurist By Cassie Maas, U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US June 21, 2021 The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a state law provision Friday that allowed police to draw blood from unconscious drivers and test it for alcohol content without a […]
HI: Maui Social Host Ordinance Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking, Set to Take Effect Sept. 1
HI: Maui Social Host Ordinance Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking, Set to Take Effect Sept. 1 Maui Now June 22, 2021 A new social host ordinance aimed at reducing underage drinking goes into effect for the island of Maui on Sept. 1, 2021. The Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth launched a new website, mcdfy.org, on June […]
Which state drinks the most alcohol? Here’s a ranking of all 50 (plus DC) (excerpt)
Which state drinks the most alcohol? Here’s a ranking of all 50 (plus DC) (excerpt) Yahoo! By Kevin Kaduk June 28, 2021 Mon, June 28, 2021, 4:06 PM·9 min readAmericans like to drink alcohol. A lot of alcohol. According to a study from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Americans drank 7.8 billion gallons […]