Scientists are homing in on how much—or how little—you can consume without raising your risk for health problems “How much drinking is bad for you? Though more people are calling themselves sober-curious or are trying zero-proof replacements for alcohol, drinking is a regular part of social life for most of us. A couple of champagne can add fun to a celebration. A cocktail can take the edge off a tough day. And a cold beer can liven up a sports game. Yet scientists’ warnings about the … [Read more...]
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Closing Bars Early Reduced Homicides by 40% in One US Neighborhood
Reducing the hours bars and taverns could sell alcohol in a Baltimore neighborhood reduced all violent crime in the area annually by 23 percent, a study has found. Research by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and the Alcohol Research Group of Emeryville, California, found that the number of murders dropped by 51 percent within the first month of the trial. The homicide rate fell by 40 percent annually, compared to similar low-income neighborhoods which had no change in … [Read more...]
Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Younger Adults are Less Likely to Attend AA
AA attendance lower among African American, Hispanic and young populations By Amy Norton Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a cornerstone of treating alcohol use disorders in the United States. But even today, Americans are not accessing it equally, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, got its start nearly 90 years ago and is famous for spurring the "12-step" approach to recovery -- which includes acknowledging powerlessness … [Read more...]
You Could Be Drinking More Than You Think, Without Even Knowing
“There are a number of reasons why drinking shortens lifespans, and one is that we have lost track of what a “drink” actually is. Longstanding U.S. alcohol guidelines assume that a standard drink consists of just 0.6 ounce of alcohol. That is a 12-ounce beer with 5% alcohol, or a 5-ounce glass of wine with 12% alcohol. But over time, Americans are drinking larger and boozier beers and stronger wines, and getting heavy pours at bars, all of which deliver more alcohol than the standard … [Read more...]
BI: Some States Crack Down on Alcohol That Looks Like Juice
Two states are cracking down on alcoholic beverages that they say could be mistaken for juice, especially by parents looking for something suitable for their kids. Multiple beverage companies have introduced boozy versions of longstanding non-alcoholic drinks. Molson Coors worked with Coca-Cola last year to release Simply Spiked, a line of beverages that takes the fruit juice brand owned by Coke and adds alcohol. There's also SunnyD Vodka Seltzer, made by Harvest Hill Beverage Company and on … [Read more...]
Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
Michele Cohen Marill--WIRED AS OCTOBER USHERS in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the social media campaign Drink Less for Your Breasts stands out like a red flag against a cheerful tide of pink ribbons, especially the ones printed on labels of alcoholic beverages. This is the time of year when some craft brewers tint their beer pink, and rosé bottles and cocktail menus display the iconic ribbon, touting companies’ donations to breast cancer organizations. Drink Less for Your Breasts … [Read more...]
In the News: Alcohol Warning Labels
Booze warning labels worked in U.S., says researcher after Yukon study yanked warning labels Laura Kane, The Canadian Press A United States researcher involved in a study on alcohol warning labels in Yukon that was halted after pushback from the liquor industry says caution messages have proven effective elsewhere. Thomas Greenfield, a leading scientist investigating the impacts of liquor on human health, says warning labels in the United States have increased awareness around drunk … [Read more...]
