Pet wine is now a thing, so you’re best mate doesn’t have to miss out the next time you’re having a party or just winding down with a glass of wine at the end of the day.
This pet wine is loved by dogs and cat, but don’t worry it wont give them a hangover – it doesn’t have any alcohol in it.
Sobering statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are a reminder of why Responsible Service of Alcohol is an important factor in minimising alcohol harm in Australia.
According to the analysis of numerous studies and data from around the world, alcohol is to blame for 3 million deaths worldwide – 5 per cent of all deaths on the planet.
The revelation from WHO shows that three quarters of alcohol deaths are among males and young people between 20-39 are the most at risk group with a 13.5 per cent mortality linked to alcohol use.
Alcohol is responsible for 2.5 per cent of deaths of women and 7.5 per cent of deaths of men.
WHO estimates that 237 million men and 46 million women worldwide drink excessively or abuse alcohol.
As a drinker no one has to tell you that alcohol affects the way you behaviour, especially when you overdo it. The effects are different for everyone, with some people becoming overly chatty, some withdrawn, others rude and obnoxious, while some notice little difference in their personality.
When it comes to alcohol dependence and alcoholism, there some distinct personality traits that you can look out for.
Alcohol changes how the brain functions so people might commit hurtful or illegal acts unintentionally while drunk, things they would not ordinarily do.
In teenagers fighting, stealing, skipping school and depression are some signs that parents should look out for.
Some of the other behaviours of problem drinkers include,
For more information about problem drinking, particularly in teens read https://www.verywellmind.com/teen-drinking-and-behavior-problems-63721
The minimum charge for a standard drink in the Northern Territory has been set at $1.30 as of 1 October 2018.
The NT became the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce an alcohol floor price, following a similar move by countries like Scotland and Canada.
The change will mostly affect the cost of cask wine.
Public health experts have welcomed the move and urged other state governments to consider a similar move.
Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/nt-introduces-minimum-alcohol-price/10326032
If you thought you could finish your last drink at the end of the night in the back of an Uber or grab a beer as you head out the door and into your waiting Uber, you’re in for a surprise.
One Western Australian Uber passenger was slapped a $200 fine for street drinking in the back of an Uber, despite trying to hide the drink under his seat.
Although we’re aware that drink driving is illegal, many people don’t know that drinking as a passenger is also not allowed.
And it’s not just Western Australians who have to be careful, NSW and Victoria residents also could incur fines of up to $1100.
Uber also has their own guidelines of things they don’t allow such as unaccompanied children as passengers, touching the driver, asking overly personal questions and traveling in large groups that exceed the number of seat belts in the car. Breaking Uber’s rules could have your account cancelled.
Most people eat more when they drink alcohol and while you probably love snacking when you drink, it can come with side effects like increased bloating, calories and weight gain.
But why does alcohol make us so hungry?
One reason that has been proposed is that alcohol lowers our inhibitions and can lower our defence when it comes to portion control and healthy eating. So you’re more likely to eat junk food while drinking or nibble on chips while sipping a drink.
Earlier this year the Victorian Government passed the Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (LGLA Act), making a number of amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (LCR Act).
Under the amendments liquor licensees are affected and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has called on licensees to understand their obligations under the Act.
The amendments reduce red tape for licensees and aim to minimise community harm.
The changes came into effect on 13 September and under the amendments licensees may not supply alcohol to minors under the age of 18 on licensed premises, under any circumstances unless that minor is delivering the liquor to a person of legal drinking age off the premise and that minor is a relative, employee or apprentice of the licensee.
There are also amendments to supplying alcohol to minors in residences, only allowing parents/guardians to supply liquor to minors in a residence if they can demonstrate responsible supervision of the supply of liquor.
For all the amendments visit the VCGLR website.
Source: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/victorias-supply-of-liquor-to-minors-laws-change-tomorrow/
Although the health benefits of wine have been well documented, if you’re trying to clear up your skin you may want to go easy on it.
According to a new study, wine may actually be the worst of all alcoholic drinks for your skin, even though it may be good for your heart.
Dr Mark Menolascino says ‘wine face’ is a real thing which can result in droopy eyelids, enlarged pores, pronounced lines or redness between the eyes, dehydrated skin, reddish cheeks and nose and deep nasolabial folds.
The fact that alcohol dehydrates the body means it actually makes small lines and wrinkles worse. People who drink a lot of wine find more evident wrinkles between the brows compared to other parts of the face.
Dr Menolascino says it can also cause capillaries to dilates which results in flushed cheeks and reddish skin.
The anecdote to ‘wine face’ without giving up wine completely is drinking it in moderation and consuming a lot of water between glasses and after.