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  • Alcohol Consumption More Dangerous for Young Adults than Thought

    A new study suggests that alcohol consumption for young adults may be more harmful than previously thought.

    Although we know that moderate alcohol consumption is actually good for you, those studies proving its usefulness were concentrated on people 50 years and older.

    The study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that one third of deaths form alcohol occur among young adults between 20 and 49.

    This study only cements the viewpoint that alcohol should always be consumed moderately, especially in young adults who tend to binge drink more than other age groups.

    See more at https://www.livescience.com/64896-alcohol-consumption-harmful-age.html

  • Ten Easy Cocktails to Recreate at Home

    If you have to make a lot of cocktails in a short amount of time, here’s a really useful video that may help.

    This guy shows you how to make 10 easy cocktails in just 10 minutes. Just make sure you have a couple of mates around to help you test them out and not taste test them all by yourself.

  • Could Alcohol be the Key to Weight Loss

    A recent study conducted by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center claims a shot of whisky or tequila may be just the thing to help you shed a few kilos.

    The researchers found that over 50% of Americans consumed alcohol at least once a month.

    Watch the video below for more about the research.

     

  • Bullied Teens Turn to Alcohol and Drugs to Cope

    A survey conducted by ReachOut found that alcohol was being used to cope with bullying by teenagers and young adults.

    There have been renewed calls for bullying to be recognised as a national health problem after ReachOut found that 16 per cent of people between the ages of 14 and 25 used drugs and alcohol to deal with bullying.

    Ashley de Silva, ReachOut CEO, said the number of young people drinking and taking drugs to self-medicate was really concerning, as it could be a fast track to more serious issues including binge drinking, drink driving and unprotected sex.

    As servers of alcohol it’s important we understand the dangers of serving alcohol to underage patrons. Ask for a photo ID as proof of age, although the legal drinking age is 18, you should check the photo IDs of any young adult. This is a major part of Responsible Service of Alcohol.

    Source: https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2019/03/drugs-alcohol-coping-mechanism-bullied-teens/

  • US Study finds Small Amount of Pesticides in Wine

    An American public interest research group has discovered a small amount of glyphosate in some beers and wine.

    Glyphosate is a pesticide or weed killer.

    The study investigated 5 wines and 15 beers and found trace amounts of the poison in them. The study examined popular wines like Miller Lite, Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Guinness, Stella Artois and Coors Light.

    While the pesticide levels discovered were not dangerous, they are concerning.

    The World Health Organisation has said glyphosate can cause cancer however the amount discovered in wine and beer are below what the Evironmental Protection Agency considered a health risk.  Source: https://wgno.com/2019/02/26/pesticides-in-your-alcohol-study-finds-trace-amounts-of-glyphosate-in-some-beers-wines/

  • Doctors Say Working Australian Mums Seeking Help for Drinking

    Australian health experts say Australian mums are increasingly seeking help for drinking.

    Experts say the gap between how much males drink compared with females is narrowing and more and more mothers are asking doctors for help, as they “self-medicate” with alcohol.

    Although more women are seeking help for alcohol problems, they aren’t going to AA Meetings like people did in the past, modern mums tend to favour online forums and private home based detox programs to get their drinking under control.

    According to the study by Tim Slade from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, women are drinking alot more than they did in the past and come close to the amount consumed by men.

    Read more https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-02/australian-working-mums-ask-for-help-to-cut-back-booze-doctors/10847188

  • Transform Your Cocktails with Amazing Garnishes

    A cocktail is only as good as it looks, so why not try one of these cocktail garnishes? Impress your guests with these easy but amazing garnishes.

  • 10 Delicious Ways to Make a Mojito

    Nothing gets a party started like a mojito but with so many options out there it can be difficult to decide which one is best. Here are  the top 10 variations, all equally delicious.

  • Sustainable Cocktail Ideas to Help Reduce Waste

    If you’ve made a commitment to reduce your carbon footprint, live more sustainably and reduce waste, here are 3 cocktail ideas you’ll love.

    These 3 cocktails taste great while helping reduce waste,

  • How Your Body Reacts When You Give Up Alcohol

    If you’ve noticed your drinking getting out of control, you may want to consider refraining, at least for a little while. If you do, here are some of the changes in your body that you can expect to see:

    1. Mental Effects – According to Dr. Duy Nguyen, a psychiatrist at Beachway Therapy in Florida, by refraining from alcohol, you can remove yourself from the mental crutch of an altered personality impacted by alcohol.

    2. Improved Sleep- While alcohol is a sedative, it actually interrupts REM sleep – the state of sleep needed to replenish energy.

    3. Sharpened Mind – In addition to the physical improvements in the body, your cognitive ability will also improve. Cravings for sugar and high-carb foods will also slow down.

    4. Physical Improvements –  Microbiotas that promote healthy body functions will begin to replenish in  the body. Imbalances in the gastrointestinal tract will also subside so any physical ailments like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation will also wane.

    5. Increased Energy –  Doctors say you’ll feel more energized and as your body will digest food better, you won’t experienced the type of bloating and weight gain associated with heavy drinking. Doctors also say alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause a build-up of enzymes leading to pancreatitis.

    6. Avoid Serious Physical Conditions – Excessive alcohol inflames the liver and as this occurs, it tears and scar tissue forms. This is known as cirrhosis – a serious physical condition that prevents the liver from detoxing the body. This has an effect on the entire body.  By giving up alcohol or drinking less often, you can avoid this condition and a host of others.

    7. Improved Digestion – After a while of not drinking you’ll notice you start to digest foods better. You may even notice a reduction in your weight because of the reduction in calories from alcoholic drinks. You can expect less flatulence, bloating and diarrhea due to a reduction in alcoholic beverages.

    8. Skin will Improve – Your skin will clear up and appear healthier. Your blood pressure will also stabilize. Your risk of certain types of cancers will also be less including stomach, liver and throat cancer.

    Read more about it at: http://coveteur.com/2019/02/12/mental-physical-effects-not-drinking-alcohol/