United Kingdom: More enforcement needed to stop drink-driving, say UK experts
United Kingdom: More enforcement needed to stop drink-driving, say UK experts BMA’s move to cut limit is welcomed but Scotland data suggests better enforcement needed to reduce accidents The Guardian By Nicola Davis, Science correspondent July 7, 2023 Doctors’ calls to cut drink-driving limits in much of the UK are welcome but must be matched […]
Tourist Dies After Trying To Drink All 21 Cocktails On Restaurant’s Menu
Tourist Dies After Trying To Drink All 21 Cocktails On Restaurant’s Menu WHO Radio By Bill Galluccio June 27, 2023 A British tourist died from alcohol poisoning while vacationing at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean in Saint Ann, Jamaica. According to ITV, 53-year-old Timothy Southern had been drinking beer and brandy throughout the morning when […]
Drunk Driving and the Lack of Seat Belt Use
Drunk Driving and the Lack of Seat Belt Use Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson June 27, 2023 The June 23rd edition of the Nevada Review-Journal had two stories about DUI crash deaths and the value of seat belt and child seat restraints. One article involved four police officers from Connecticut who were on […]
NH: Bill would increase penalties for NH bars that overserve customers involved in crashes
NH: Bill would increase penalties for NH bars that overserve customers involved in crashes Father of woman who died in collision with wrong-way driver pushes for bill WMUR News By Tim Callery, News Reporter June 26, 2023 BEDFORD, N.H. — New Hampshire bars and restaurants could be hit with higher penalties if they are caught […]
Norway: Older people are drinking increasingly more alcohol than before
Norway: Older people are drinking increasingly more alcohol than before A large proportion of older people state that they drink alcohol twice a week or more. The difference in alcohol use between men and women is also getting smaller. Partner.sciencenorway.no Walter Norman Wehus, Communications Adviser Presented by: University of Agder June 22, 2023 In recent […]
People with alcohol use disorder impaired after heavy drinking, despite claims of higher tolerance
People with alcohol use disorder impaired after heavy drinking, despite claims of higher tolerance UChicago Medicine Written By Matt Wood June 19, 2023 While heavy drinkers can tolerate a certain amount of alcohol better than light or moderate drinkers, the concept of “holding your liquor” is more nuanced than commonly believed, according to new research […]
Why drinking alcohol affects women more than men
Why drinking alcohol affects women more than men A man, for example, can be a heavy drinker for 20 to 30 years and have moderate difficulties, but a woman can be a heavy drinker for only five years and develop moderate health issues, says Dr Manish Machave, Consulting Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgeon, Ruby […]
Warning that drinking ANY amount of alcohol may raise risk of 60 diseases – including 33 that had never been linked to booze before
Warning that drinking ANY amount of alcohol may raise risk of 60 diseases – including 33 that had never been linked to booze before Liver cirrhosis, strokes and cancer are known risks of drinking alcohol But researchers now say it can raise the chances of gout, cataracts and fractures Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ June 8, 2023 Drinking […]
Social & Systematic Influence of Alcohol
Social & Systematic Influence of Alcohol Khadi Oluwatoyin and Ryann Cooke from the Sober Black Girls Club tackle issues of alcoholism and how it affects the Black community. The Grio By James L. Gilmore June 1, 2023 Approximately 43.5% of Black American adults drink alcohol on a daily basis and 7.4% struggles with alcohol addiction, […]
Teens who are dependent on booze ‘at greater risk of depression’ — is your child at risk?
Teens who are dependent on booze ‘at greater risk of depression’ — is your child at risk? The U.S. Sun By Joe Davies June 1, 2023 STOPPING teens drinking too much alcohol could reduce their risk of depression in their 20s, researchers say. Eighteen-year-olds who struggle to stop drinking once they start have a 15 […]