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  • Real World Tips for Resisting Alcohol Cravings

    If you’re cutting back on alcohol, giving up or just decided to drink more responsibly, here are some tips for resisting those alcohol cravings.

    1. Identify your motivation – why do you want to quit or cut down. Having a motivator will help you remember why you’re doing it, for you health, your kids etc.

    2. Find alternatives to drinking alcohol – for example when you would ordinarily drink alcohol at a pub, opt for a coffee shop insetad.

    3. Reshape your social patterns – Alot of your socialising may revolve around alcohol. Find an alternative to meeting your mates after work for a pint.

    4. Find something else you enjoy – it may sound like a cliche’ but get a hobby or something to keep you distracted that you enjoy.

    Read more at: https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-to-resist-cravings-when-trying-to-stop-drinking-alcohol/10874638

  • New Report Uncovers Extent of Alcohol Abuse Problem in Regional Australia

    A recent report found drug and alcohol deaths in regional Australia has hit an all time high, increasing by 41 per cent in a decade to 2017. This is in contrast to the 16 per cent spike in major cities. Although researchers attribute most of these to opiod overdoses, alcohol is also playing a role.

    The report also found a rise in the rate of people seeking help for drugs and alcohol problems in remote communities between 2016 and 2017. These people were likely to travel one hour or more to receive to treatment.

    The report also revealed people in remote and regional areas are more likely to smoke, drink heavily, use drugs and avoid exercise.

    Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-15/report-uncovers-burden-of-drugs-alcohol-regional-australia/10901032

  • $208 Versus $6 Cocktail

    Are all cocktails created equal or is it really worth spending more to get a quality cocktail.

    Watch the video below to find out. These guys test out whether the $208 cocktail is any better than a $6 cocktail.

  • 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.