A community group in Hunter, NSW has launched a toolkit to help African communities within the Hunter area with alcohol related problems. The task force is the first of its kind and will be based out of Newcastle.
They aim to provide help tackling alcohol issues among newly arrived African immigrants after it was noticed that some of these immigrants were battling with alcohol and drugs issues and settling in.
Find out more here.
New research has emerged which links nicotine use to alcohol consumption. Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute say that in rats, nicotine exposure actually promotes alcohol dependence. The same is probable of humans.
According to the research people who smoke cigarettes have a greater tendency to drink alcohol than non-smokers. Do you agree?
Read more here.
Powdered alcohol has become a hot topic recently, with many in Australia concerned about its regulation.
It is legal in most states in the US and this video describes what people in Michigan think about Palcohol or powdered alcohol.
Stats Show Teens in America Aren’t Drinking As Much as They Used To.
This interesting video hypothesizes why that may be.
Adults in Western Australia who give alcohol to children without their parents’ consent will face hefty fines. The new law has been given consent by the WA cabinet.
As early as next week the fine applied in WA could be up to $10,000.
Read more here.
A new centenarian has attributed “drinking a lot of alcohol” as her secret to long life.
The woman from Philadelphia, USA said that drinking alcohol, not in moderation but a lot of it caused her to live so long.
Read more about her story here.
Whether you’re one of those occasional drinkers or the drinker that looks forward to a beer at the end of everyday, I’m sure at some time or the other the thought has crossed your mind “Do I drink too much”? How does our country’s drinking habits compare to other countries? Watch this video to learn more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tbif4jw9Lc
How do you tell if someone is truly having an allergic reaction to alcohol or whether they are simply drunk?
Well firstly alcohol intolerance is much more unpleasant. Often it is the grains that the alcohol is made of that people are allergic to rather than alcohol itself. For example beer, wine, and liquor each contain the allergen histamine, produced as a result of the fermentation process.
Beer and wine also contain sulfites, used as a preservative but which are known to affect people with asthma.
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment here.
Researchers have found that not only do chimpanzees share the human characteristics of understanding language and even fairness, they also enjoy alcoholic drinks.
Amazingly scientists studying chimpanzees in Guinea have discovered evidence of long-term and recurrent ingestion of ethanol by apes.
The scientists observed chimps over a period of 17 years and saw them making tools out of leaves to soak up fermented sap and then drink it. They then exhibited signs of inebriation.
Read more about this fascinating study here.