This special edition announces a new industry circular at TTB.gov that addresses issues relating to trade practice enforcement during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Home isolation due to COVID19 is causing some people to suffer anxiety and panic attacks -- both of which can lead to substance abuse.
The coronavirus pandemic is loosening up liquor laws in states across the country, and some restaurant and bar owners hope that rules become permanent.
As more consumers turn to the convenience of e-commerce to deliver alcohol during the coronavirus outbreak, the recent surge could be indicative of a broader shift that could buoy the largely untapped segment for beer, spirits and wine long after the virus has dissipated.
University-based volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across the United States offer collegiate emergency medical technicians (EMT) the opportunity to gain valuable experience in emergency care while also contributing to campus safety and emergency response. Alcohol intoxication complicates almost half of the calls they receive.
The fight against the coronavirus pandemic is as much about dispelling fake news and debunking conspiracy theories, as it is a global health crisis.
When influenza began to sweep through the U.S. in 1918, a frightened nation looked to an unproven but familiar remedy: whiskey. There was just one problem.
On March 17, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brown issued Executive Order 20-07, prohibiting on-premises consumption of food or beverages in Oregon. Off-premises sales, including curbside pick-up and retail and home delivery, are still allowed but must follow social distancing and Oregon Health Authority safety guidelines.
Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among South Carolina’s youth and a major cause of loss of life for people under 21, with alcohol-related car crashes being the leading cause of those deaths. Statistics show that 7.5% of students have driven after drinking in the past month.
The average age at which teens and young adults start using drugs has been rising nationwide, said a Spokane researcher. Examining data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the recent study found the average age of first drug use rose between 2004 and 2017 for a majority of 18 drugs reviewed, including alcohol and tobacco.