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  • Did You Partake in Dry January? Be Careful to Avoid Binge Drinking February.

    A recent article said an estimated 4.2 million people in the UK planned on abstaining from alcohol in January. “Dry January” was created to help people be more mindful about alcohol and its effects on them but there have been some fears that Dry January may lead to Binge Drinking February.

    A study on rats has raised the concern that a dry month may lead to heavier drinking afterwards.

    The rats were given alcohol over a period of time and then suddenly the alcohol was removed. When the alcohol was reintroduced, the rats actually drank more.

    The researchers say the results may be similar in humans. Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46949102

  • Boozy Brunch Cocktails to Try With Friends

    Champagne is the ideal accompaniment to your brunch but why not take your brunch to the next level with one of these delicious champagne cocktails? These 5 cocktails are so simple to make for a group and taste amazing, so why not skip the same old boring orange juice or champagne and give these a try.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh-66jmDeUw

  • Figures Show Drop in Wine Price

    The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that wine prices have dropped 1.9 per cent.

    In the last quarter of 2018, there was a 0.1 per cent drop in the price of spirits while the price of beer remained the same.

    While wine increased in price in the 2 previous quarters, the last quarter saw a price drop in wine. Spirits prices rose by 0.3 per cent as well as beer which went up 0.9 per cent.

    The only capital city which reversed the nationwide wine price decrease was Darwin due to the ACT’s minimum pricing policy which was introduced, causing wine prices to rise by 11.5 per cent. Beer went up there by 1.5 per cent.

    Find out more at https://www.theshout.com.au/news/abs-data-highlights-wine-price-drop/

  • How 15 Cans of Alcohol Saved a Man’s Life

    Doctors in Vietnam actually saved a man’s life with 15 cans of beer.

    According to media reports, a 48 year old man was taken to hospital in the Quang Tri province of north-central Vietnam for severe alcohol poisoning on Christmas Day.

    The man had such high levels of methanol in his body that it was 1000 times over the recommended limit.

    Doctors immediately administered 3 cans of beer – about 1litre of beer and over the next 24 hours transfused his body with 15 cans of beer.

    Apparently this controversial and eyebrow raising method was able to slow the rate at which the mans liver processed methanol, allowing doctors to effectively remove all the alcohol from his system.The body apparently prioritises breaking down of ethanol over methanol so by giving the man beer which is ethanol, the doctors were able to get the methanol out.

    Personally, I wouldn’t recommend this method.

    Read more at: https://www.techly.com.au/2019/02/01/doctors-saved-mans-life-giving-15-cans-beer/

  • The No Alcohol Wine that Mums are Loving

    It looks and tastes like wine but doesn’t have any alcohol and it’s the drink pregnant women are clamoring for.

    An Australian beverage company is producing wines for pregnant women as well as health-conscious people who want to cut down their alcohol intake but want all the benefits of a traditional wine.

    The company produces everything from sparkling roses, chardonnay and even rieslings.

    The Edenvale range uses the same process as wine before the alcohol is removed, retaining the taste and only half the calories of normal wine.

    The company’s owner and director Michael Bright says pregnant women are its biggest customers. He says their wines are high in antioxidants, low in sugar and delivers the ‘real wine’ experience without the alcohol.

    Read more at: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/it-looks-and-tastes-like-wine-and-pregnant-women-are-obsessed/news-story/a70e8b250b9747e75e42ada158d4bd14

  • Excessive Drinking Sending Festival Goers to Hospital

    Over Australia Day long weekend authorities say 25 people were taken to hospital from festivals in Sydney, having been dragged out of the crowd by security, needing medical attention.

    Medical personnel treated numbers of festival goers for alcohol related harm as well as overdoses.

    NSW Police ejected 30 people for drunkenness at the Hardcore Til I Die festival and at Rolling Loud festival 23 people were booted out for intoxication.

    A NSW Police spokeswoman reitterated that intoxicated individuals acting illegally or antisocially would be dealt with accordingly and either charged or ejected from events.

    Read more at https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/excessive-alcohol-consumption-remains-the-major-reason-for-hospitalisations-at-music-festivals/news-story/7eea18137eddf7c1d9a296f90c49b9c8

  • Drinking Too Much? Here’s What to Do!

    If you’ve noticed you’re drinking a little too much when you’re out for the night or at a social gathering there are some things you can do to rein in your drinking, for your health, safety and reputation.

    It is recommended that we do not exceed 2 standard alcoholic beverages a day but sometimes we can find ourselves drinking a little too much on any one occasion. In this situation we can,

    1. Start to drink slowly. This is important because it helps you drink more mindfully and aware of your drinking. It also helps you recognise your limits.

    2. If you haven’t finished your drink, don’t let the host or your mates pressure you into accepting a new one. You can often lose track of how many you’ve had.

    3. Don’t expect an alcoholic drink to quench your thirst. If you’re thirsty, drink water or juice instead.

    4. Make sure you eat before you drink and alternate one alcoholic drink with one non-alcoholic drink.

    Follow these tips and you’re sure to enjoy your night out way more.

    See more at https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/zest/a-glass-half-full-how-to-avoid-drinking-too-much-alcohol-KB407783

  • Pilbara Alcohol Restrictions – Helpful or Inconvenient

    Locals in Pilbara are angry with alcohol restrictions which they call inconvenient and ineffective, however WA’s liquor chief says he will remain open to modifying tough new laws in the Pilbara region if needed.

    Locals took to social media to vent their frustrations at the restrictions to be introduced region-wide from the end of March.

    The industry is concerned about the cost of red tape to businesses for them to comply with the new restrictions. There are also fears that it may harm tourism.

    Read more at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-16/pilbara-divided-over-harsh-new-alcohol-curbs/10716626

  • Study finds Link between Alcohol Ads and Risky Teen Drinking

    Experts at VicHealth, Cancer Council Victoria and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), say teenagers’ exposure to alcohol advertising encourages them to participate in “risky drinking” behaviour.

    Although alcohol advertising on television has shrunk dramatically, a recent study of thousands of Australian high school students over more than 10 years has found that teenagers are still being exposed to about 9 alcohol advertisements a month and that this was encouraging risky drinking.

    The research has resulted in renewed calls to ban alcohol advertisements on television during sport, which is only restricted after 6pm on weekends and public holidays, outside these times, alcohol advertising is permitted even during times considered to be “children’s viewing hours”.

    Find out more at: https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-link-between-alcohol-ads-and-risky-drinking-in-australian-teens-20190113-p50r45.html

  • Drink without Destroying Your Diet

    We’ve often heard that alcohol contains empty calories, providing no nutritional benefits but holding a lot of calories, so naturally it can have an impact on our diet.

    According to a nutritionist, gram for gram alcohol provides 29 kilojoules (protein and carbs have 17, while fat has 38).

    The typical serving size of wine in a restaurant is 150mLs, which contains about 418 kilojoules  or 100 calories and cocktails are even worse with a standard mojito containing 710 kilojoules or 170 calories.

    While red wine is beneficial to your heart health and numerous other health benefits are associated with moderate drinking, excessive drinking has a converse effect, linked to many diseases like cancer and diabetes.

    Ultimately, being aware of how much you’re drinking is the key. How many standard drinks are you consuming and how many calories are contained in that drink.  Also it’s important to stick to the guidelines – no more than 2 standard drinks a day for an adult.

    Find out more https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/nutrition-tips/yes-you-can-drink-alcohol-without-ruining-your-diet-heres-how/news-story/7a2d28cc5b83632baff486e9062f11f9