The State of Alcohol and Health
Binge drinking is a public health problem, but is alcohol inherently bad for our health? Some interesting commentary from addiction expert, Dr. Stanton Peele.
View Article“In the Mix:” PBS Alcohol Special
The PBS show “In the Mix,” produced by teens, for teens, will be airing “Alcohol: What You Don’t Know” during the week of June 7-14, 2008. The show will present the facts behind alcohol use and abuse...
View ArticleIncreasing the Tax on Alcopops
We have previously commented on the growing popularity of “alcopops” and our concern that their advertised reputation as sweet drinks masking the taste of liquor, while delivering intoxication, makes...
View Article“Should You Drink with Your Kids?”
“Should You Drink with Your Kids?,” published in the June 30th Issue of Time Magazine, is an insightful and balanced article on underage drinking and the drinking age. Aside from addressing multiple...
View ArticleShotPaks: A Dangerous New Craze
If you thought that Alcopops encouraged drinking amongst young adults, wait until you hear about a new craze: ShotPaks. ShotPaks are small, shot-sized alcoholic drinks that come in little plastic...
View ArticlePCLB awards grants to prevent underage drinking, promote responsible consumption
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will commit over $1 million towards efforts to prevent underage drinking in the state of Pennsylvania. PCLB chairman said of the grants, “The PLCB understands the...
View ArticleModerate consumption may lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis
A study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute suggests that women who consumed alcohol moderately over a 10 year period were less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately...
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