The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is honoring the creativity and commitment of Alabama middle and high school students who recently participated in the agency’s “Dangers of Underage Drinking” essay, poster and video contest.
Maine brewers and wholesalers are pushing a bill to loosen the state’s 40-year-old beer distribution laws that they say are stifling growth and forcing small breweries into rigid contracts.
Last week, the Nevada Senate unanimously passed AB316, a bill sponsored by Assem. Jill Tolles of Reno. If Governor Sisolak signs it into law, it would enact the Nevada 24/7 Sobriety and Drug Monitoring Program Act.
It takes approximately 20 gallons of water, or more, to produce a single pint of beer. Though beer is deeply ingrained into American culture and a vital part of the national economy, the beer industry is extremely dependent upon the availability of one of the planet’s most endangered resources.
Click to read article About 1,000 stores in the Dollar Tree chain will begin selling alcohol, the company announced today. It will also expand freezers and coolers at 400 of its Family Dollar stores, the Virginia-based chain said. Dollar Tree bought Family Dollar in 2015.
The State of Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission is holding a statewide listening tour. A release from the commission, said it is meant as an opportunity for agencies to come together to improve response to substance misuse in Oregon.
NO MAJOR CHANGES have been observed in alcohol consumption following the adoption of a new alcohol act in Finland in April 2018.
Japan’s drinking culture remains strong, but per-capita consumption continues to decrease, falling 20% compared to the peak year of 1994, as does tax revenue from alcoholic beverages.
Simultaneous use of alcohol and marijuana is riskier than using either substance alone, because their effects can interact and cause excessive depression of the central nervous system.
TORONTO – Ontario is looking to expand the sale of alcohol. Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Finance has announced the Government of Ontario “Is putting people first and moving forward to fulfill its commitment to increase choice, convenience and fairness for alcohol consumers”.