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  • Pub Under Investigation for Allegedly Supplying Alcohol to Minors

    A Clifton bar is facing possible fines of as much as $10,000 under the Liquor Licensing Act after it was alleged that the company supplied alcohol to an underage boy.

    Police say they received tip-offs that the venue may be supplying alcohol to children. Police as a result increased walk-throughs and inspections of licenced premises in the town and on a Saturday night discovered that a 16 year old teenager was drinking freely. The boy was found intoxicated at the bar of the licensed venue.

    The boy was taken into police custody and dropped off at his parent’s home where he was delivered into their care.

    The venue is facing severe penalties including hefty fines.

    Staff of licensed venues must always ask for photo identification, especially before serving younger patrons who look under 25, to ensure they are over 18 – the legal drinking age in Australia. Read more about Responsible Service of Alcohol training.

    Read more at https://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/pub-investigated-for-allegedly-supplying-alcohol-t/3573876/

  • Study Claims Alcohol Dangerous for Diabetics

    A recent study found an alarming correlation between people who have diabetes and suicide – in relation to alcohol consumption.
    Researchers discovered that mental health problems associated with diabetes may lead to a higher risk of death by suicide in people with this condition.
    The research was conducted by academics at the University of Helsinki and Tampere University in Finland, investigating the relationship between diabetes and the risk of death due to factors such as alcohol. 

    They found that both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes increased people’s risk of cardiovascular events including heart attack, stroke, cancer and kidney disease.These health conditions can all lead to premature death.

    Find out more at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323334.php

  • Darwin Mayor Says Floor Price Won’t Help

    The alcohol floor price introduced in the Northern Territory has been controversial but the latest voice to add to the criticism is Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis.

    The mayor says the alcohol floor price won’t work because true alcoholics will pay any price at all to get their fix, this comes after NT Consumer Affairs warned that alcohol prices in the state could be rising well beyond floor price legislation.

    Legislation as of October 1, raised the minimum price of a standard drink to $1.30. The mayor however is skeptical of the ability of the legislation to have a positive impact on public drunkenness.

    See more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-15/alcohol-floor-price-should-be-reviewed-darwin-lord-mayor-says/10376990

  • The Real Effects of Alcohol on Your Skin

    The party season is almost upon us which means we can expect to indulge in alcohol more often than normal. This can cause havoc on your skin, unless you are prepared.

    Unfortunately experts say alcohol is one of the worst things for your skin and excessive consumption also has an effect on liver function, immunity, hormones, cells and insulin. Obviously all these can impact your skin. Take into consideration that alcohol is also a diuretic which means that it can empty your skin of water, leaving it with a dull, dehydrated appearance.

    The obvious solution would be to stay super hydrated by drinking plenty of water and alternating one alcoholic drink with one glass of water. It’s also important to drink moderately and stick to recommended daily limits.

    Read more https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/skin/a40482/effects-alcohol-on-skin/

  • Study Finds Over 50s Misusing Alcohol More

    Research presented at an international alcohol conference recently claims that adults over the age of 50 in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly drinking at hazardous levels and requiring hospitalisation.

    The researchers from Massey University, the University of Auckland and the University of New South Wales found that now it’s vital for aged-care workers and doctors to identify alcohol misuse in older people, and the long term impacts on cognition.

    The number of older people needing treatment for alcohol-use disorders is predicted to increase in the near future, so now is the time to improve our response, Professor Michael Farrell, the director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre in Sydney explained.

    Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/06/alcohol-misuse-by-over-50s-on-rise-in-australia-and-new-zealand-study-finds

  • A Patch That Can Help You Control The Physical Effect of Drinking

    A new patch can help you with the embarrassing problem of glowing like a lamp when you drink.

    Often referred to as ‘Asian glow’, the condition is a result of a deficiency in the ALDH2 enzyme. This is the enzyme that neutralises alcohol in your system.

    The patch helps to prevent the bright red face often caused by this deficiency. The patch apparently contains the antioxidant glutathione that sticks to the toxin acetaldehyde that is commonly found in alcohol. The toxin is turned into a harmless acetate.

    It also claims to support liver enzyme activity by supplementing the body with vitamins that are vital to their performance including N-Acetyl Cysteine, B-vitamins (B1, B5, B6, and B9), and Alpha-Lipoic Acid.

  • Here’s Some Perspective on Study That Claims All Drinking is A Risk

    A new study published in The Lancet says that there is no “safe” level of alcohol consumption and on a global scale, alcohol isn’t good for us. But as a post on Forbes.com points out, there’s more to the story.

    The study is helpful in changing the way recommendations are made, but doesn’t suggest that abstaining is the only healthy option.

    For the study, the team analysed data from 694 studies and created more accurate estimates of alcohol use patterns than past studies had. They re-examined 592 studies that included 28 million people around the world to look at 23 different health outcomes and linked alcohol consumption with these outcomes.

    Researchers found that alcohol use was responsible for more than 2% of all fatalities in women and just under 7% of deaths in men.

    Despite the health risks, alcohol isn’t without its benefits. For example for ischemic heart disease, there was a J-shaped curve. In other words risk fell slightly with a small amount of alcohol consumption compared to abstinence.

    People who drank also had less risk of developing heart disease and there were also benefits for stroke and diabetes risks but seems moderation is the key.

    Read more at https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/08/24/if-youre-worried-about-the-new-alcohol-study-heres-some-perspective/#4a9738da661c

  • Men Alcohol and Sugar Could be Driving Down Your Testosterone

    As a man you know the need for testosterone – it’s vital for a number of things including a lean physique, optimal cognitive function and healthy bones.

    In fact doctors say men with low levels of testosterone can suffer from issues such as loss of lean muscle, increased body fat, fatigue, osteoporosis, low drive and motivation, difficulty concentrating and memory loss.

    There are a few lifestyle factors that impact testosterone levels including chronic stress, lack of physical activity, certain foods and chemicals, as well as environmental factors.

    A recent post on MensHealth.com highlighted the 3 biggest slayers of testosterone ie. Sugar, Alcohol and lack of sleep.

    In fact a study was quoted which claimed that a man’s testosterone level before and after consumption showed a difference of 25%. When blood alcohol levels are high, testosterone is at its lowest.

    Read more at https://www.menshealth.com.au/what-causes-low-testosterone-blockers

  • Cocktails for Christmas that You Can Make in The Slow-Cooker

    With the holidays approaching it’s time to start planning those festive shindigs and no party would be complete without amazing food and drinks.

    But instead of the old boring drinks we’re so used to and tired of, why not switch up the drinks menu this year with one of these unexpected but delicious cocktails that can be prepared in a slow cooker.

    Who said the slow cooker was just for soups and stews?Watch the video to learn how.

  • Study Shows Middle Aged Drinkers Care about Image Than Health

    According to a study, middle-aged drinkers care more about whether their drinking habit harms their image than their health.

    Drinkers from older age groups believe as long as they aren’t vomiting, stumbling, slurring or suffering from hangovers, their health will remain unaffected by their drinking.

    The UK based study says many people disregard recommended drink limits and are rather influenced by factors such as respectability and “being sociable”.

    In other words, middle-aged drinkers care more about being social than they do about their health.

    The study found that gender also played a part in what people considered acceptable drinking. Drunk women were perceived more negatively than men.

    Read more about the study at https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/health/drinking-habits-all-about-image-not-health-new-study-ng-b88965425z