Despite decreases in overall opioid overdose deaths in 2018, deaths involving synthetic opioids, cocaine, and other psychostimulants increased sharply in the United States, and alcohol and suicide deaths also rose, new data show.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - More high schoolers are sad, suicidal and vaping, a new survey from the Department of Health and Social Services shows. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey was completed by almost 2,000 high schoolers in the state on a voluntary basis and shows a sharp rise in some risky behavior.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alcohol sales have increased in convenience stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of what’s causing this is the rise in popularity of virtual happy hours, which are driving consumers to c-stores later in the day and boosting alcohol sales...
FARGO — The Fargo Liquor Control Board on Wednesday, May 20, voted 4-1 in favor of recommending to the City Commission that the city allow restaurants to continue selling wine and beer with take-out food orders until at least late August.
GILTNER, Neb. — As owners look to reopen their doors to patrons after a couple of months, many are looking to the guidelines to make sure they're doing everything right. And, some say they're not black and white.
With the sun out and temperatures rising, some pubs are re-opening for off sales, to cater for customers wishing to have a drink in parks and green spaces.
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Gov. Tom Wolf Wednesday said he will sign the bill allowing licensed restaurants and hotels to offer curbside cocktails or mixed drinks to-go no later than Friday. Even though it's not legal for businesses to sell mixed drinks yet, some are already doing it.
Insight & Opinion - The three-tier system of alcohol distribution in the United States is changing under our feet. With tasting rooms, bars, restaurants, and event venues either closed or severely limited during the COVID-19 crisis, the industry is seeing a massive “channel shift” to off-premise and ecommerce sales.
How safe are D.C.-area roads when it comes to issues related to drunken driving? Your answer may depend on which data you examine.
In 2018, roads regionwide saw 85 alcohol and/or drug-impaired traffic fatalities, which is a 1.16% percent decrease from the previous year.Savannah, G.A- A local non-profit is taking a positive approach to drug prevention. Beyond the Bell is launching its "Positive Community Norms" campaign to battle underage drug abuse.
Beyond The Bell is a non-profit that provides drug prevention initiatives in the City of Savannah, as well as Upson, DeKalb and Rockdale County.