The latest liquor market review by the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch offers an intriguing glimpse into what British Columbians were imbibing heading into the summer.
According to EU law, every EU country is required to levy an excise duty on beer of at least €1.87 per 100 liters (26.4 gal) and degree of alcohol content (abv), translating to approximately €0.03 per 330ml (12oz) beer bottle at 5% abv.
We all know that the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs harms our own health. But many people are not aware that their use of these substances can sometimes also affect the health and well-being of others – including their own children.
Data released recently by the World Health Organization shows that South African consumers of alcohol are some of the heaviest drinkers in the world, despite relatively high levels of abstinence in the population.
THE House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means has approved and advanced to the plenary a measure seeking an increase in excise tax rates on alcohol products, part of the priority tax reforms under the Duterte administration.
We all know that the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs harms our own health. But many people are not aware that their use of these substances can sometimes also affect the health and well-being of others – including their own children.
The chairman of the House of Representatives’ committee on health has filed a bill prohibiting the selling, serving, and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages in all streets, pathways, plazas, alleys, sidewalks, parks, and parking areas.
Researchers at Western University have released a new study showing depression is the primary risk factor for cannabis, tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy.
Anti-alcohol campaigners and youth networks, are calling on Metropolitan Police to check on shops in Bang Sue district’s Soi Wongsawang 11 that are allegedly selling alcohol to youth under the age of 20 in a location adjacent to an educational institution.
MUP came into force on May 1, 2018, and requires all licensed premises to set a floor price of 50 pence per unit of alcohol, below which alcohol cannot be sold.