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  • Melbourne Relaxes Drinking Laws For Small Bars And Music Venues

    Melbourne has relaxed its drinking laws for small bars and music venues, removing the ban on serving alcoholic drinks after 1am.

    In a post on TheMusic.com.au it was revealed that the liquor licence that stopped boutique bars and small music venues from serving alcohol at a certain time was introduced in 2008. It was hoped this would lower drinking-related violence in the streets, but Liquor Regulation Minister Jane Garrett said research reveals those venues are low risk, hence the changes to the law.

    Source: TheMusic.com.au

  • Alcopops Tax Cuts Drinking Harm

    A new study has revealed that Alcopops tax has cut drinking and harm.

    According to the study the tax on Alcopops has significantly reduced the numbers of highly intoxicated young people presenting to hospital emergency departments.

    It has also reduced the number of people binge drinking across the state of NSW.

    Read more about it here.

  • One Third of adults in US affected by Alcohol-Use Disorder

    A study has found that one third of adults in the United States are affected by alcohol-use disorder.

    Alcohol-use disorder is not the same as alcohol abuse. Alcohol-use disorder (AUD) is defined as problem drinking that causes mild to severe distress or harm.

    The study found that only 20 per cent of those suffering with the disorder ever seek help.

    Find out more here.

     

  • Alcohol Issues the Focus of a New Toolkit for African Migrants

     

    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.

  • Is Smoking Linked to Alcohol Consumption?

    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.

  • Eliminate Streaky Stained Glasses

    Do you want crystal clear, clean glasses easily without the hassle of hand polishing? It IS possible.

    I recently came across an article on HospitalityMagazine.com.au which highlighted the importance of shiny, clean glassware to a hospitality business.

    The post suggests Winter Halter unique 360 degree RO system for glass and cutlery which claims to eliminate the need for hand buffing of glassware.

    Find out more here.

     

  • Powdered Alcohol Update

    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.

     

  • Why Teen Drinking on the Decline

    Stats Show Teens in America Aren’t Drinking As Much as They Used To.

    This interesting video hypothesizes why that may be.

     

  • Adults in WA Face Hefty Fines For Giving Alcohol to Children

    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.

  • 100 Year Old Woman Attributes Alcohol as How Fountain of Youth

    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.