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Tag: Responsible Service of Alcohol
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Australian Women Presenting at Emergency Rooms due to Alcohol on the Rise
Even more reason to ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol laws are enforced has come to light in the revelation that the number of Australian women presenting at hospital emergency rooms due to alcohol related violence is at an all time high.
According to a study by The National Drug Research Institute, women being injured due to alcohol-fuelled violence is on the rise, at an even faster pace than men. The subjects in the study included drinkers and non-drinkers who were affected by alcohol. Read more here.
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Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Alcoholic Drinks?
So you started the year off with a cleanse or on a mission to change your eating habits for the better but by this time of the year most of our New Year’s resolutions are just distant memories or been put off until next year, especially when it comes to what we eat and drink. But is it possible to have your cake and eat it too, particularly when it comes to alcoholic beverages? Is there such a thing as healthy alcoholic drinks?
In an article on Gizmodo Ms Maren Robinson, a certified nutritional consultant and master of public health was asked what in her opinion is the healthiest alcoholic drink?
It was pointed out that as she is a holistic nutritionist she doesn’t count calories but looks at the heath profile of a drink, so don’t expect to lose weight if you drink these. She considered nutrient value, caloric density, potential for obtaining fruit and vegetable servings, sugar content, antioxidant level and medicinal properties, as well as flavour.
- Vodka Soda
Ingredients: Vodka, Soda water
Although this may not be the most exciting cocktail on the menu, it is low in calories because vodka only has 96 calories and soda water has none.
The writers of the Gizmodo article say the second option is the best because vodka soda is so boring. Here’s what they say you should drink,
- Michelada
Ingredients: lager, limes, Worcestershire sauce, Valentina hot sauce, black pepper, sea salt, ice.
Why it’s good for you,
They say the beer is made from barley, rice, and other grains) that can fill a daily carb quota and counts as an energy food. There are also plenty of good light beers available.
Lime juice has vitamin C which boosts immune support and neutralises free radicals that damage skin cells and tissues.
Sea salt helps to replenish lost electrolytes. And Mexican Valentina hot sauce…
Mexican Valentina hot sauce is made from hot chilli peppers. So are the alternates — Cholula, Tapatio or even Tabasco or Buffalo, and as a last resort, Texas Pete or Red Devil. Studies have proven that chillis have can reduce appetite and increase metabolism, helping you eat less and burn what you do eat faster. Studies have also shown that capsaicin (the oil that makes peppers spicy) may help in fighting prostate cancer. Chillis are also used in many countries as a digestive aid.
Source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au
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Bar Owner on Trial After Man Drinks Himself to Death
An incident that happened in a French bar takes the idea of Responsible Service of alcohol to whole new level. A man has been charged after a patron at his bar ” drank himself to death”.
The man, only known as Renaud, was at the Le Starter bar in Clermont-Ferrand, in central France when he allegedly tried to beat the bar’s previous record of 55 shots.
Unfortunately he died due to alcohol poisoning after being spurred on by the bar owner who is now being charged with the man’s death.
Make sure you/ your staff have received RSA training so the same thing doesn’t happen to you.
Read more about it here.
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The Effects of Binge Drinking on the Body
Ever wondered why responsible service of alcohol is such a big deal? One only has to look at the negative effects of binge drinking to understand why serving alcohol responsibly is so important.
Ensuring that we do not serve unduly intoxicated patrons more alcohol is one way we can help them avoid numerous negative health consequences which could affect their heart, stomach, liver, muscles, skin and brain.
Read more about the negative effects of binge drinking here.
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Responsible Service of Alcohol : Don’t Serve Minors
Youth are abusing alcohol more and more. In this video we see why we must refuse alcohol to minors and ask for an ID if someone looks young.
Binge drinking has become a particularly big problem for all drinkers not just minors, which is another issue discussed in the video that we as alcohol servers must be mindful of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMQddOpSm2o
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Important Alcohol Facts You Should Know
Once someone has made the decision to work in the hospitality industry, serving alcohol and have completed the mandatory Responsible Service of Alcohol course, it is important that they learn the facts about drinking and how to answer a customers questions.
Some of the following facts you may already know, but if you don’t they should prove useful in helping you be a better barmen/waitron etc.
- Is all alcohol safe for human consumption? No. Alcohol that people can drink is called ethyl or ethanol alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol or Rubbing alcohol is not for drinking
- How long will the alcohol stay in my system? It all depends on how much alcohol you consumed and how fast; it also depends on some other factors like weight and sex.
- What exactly do they mean by “Proof”? Alcohol proof is the amount of alcohol in the liquor or liqueur. It is twice the percentage of alcohol by volume. Example: 80-proof means 40% alcohol by volume, 100-proof is 50%, 151-proof is 75.5%, etc.
- Can I get more drunk by mixing drinks? No. The alcohol in the drinks makes you drunk not the different kinds.
- Will drinking a lot of coffee or taking a really cold shower help me sober up quickly? No, they won’t. The only thing that can help you sober up is “time.” Coffee and a cold shower might help you stay awake, but they won’t help you sober up.
- Does eating a lot of food before drinking help keep me from getting drunk? Eating before drinking slows down the absorption of alcohol into your bloodstream. You will get drunk, but it will take a little bit longer.
Drinkers should always be encouraged to eat and to pace themselves. They should also be encouraged to drink water and stay hydrated because alcohol actually dehydrates you.
Also keep in mind that alcohol can be a poison. If you drink too much too fast, it can kill you. Please encourage customers to drink with moderation and responsibly.
Other Things to keep in mind:
- Carbonated mixed drinks get people drunk faster than non-carbonated.
- Mixing different kinds of drinks doesn’t get a person more drunk. The amount of alcohol does.
- Coffee and a cold shower won’t help anyone sober up.
- The only thing that can help you/ your patrons sober up is “time” but avoid binge drinking anyway.
- Never drink and drive or allow customers to do so.
- Always refuse alcohol service to unduly intoxicated or underage patrons.
Complete your Responsible Service of Alcohol before beginning work in a licensed venue. Find out more here.
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End to Dry Polls of Restaurant and Café Licences in Boroondara
The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) won’t be ordering voting polls for restaurant and cafe licences in the City of Boroondara anymore.
In the past the regulator was obliged to order a poll of residents in a dry area before granting an application for a general hotel or bar, on premises or club licence.
The move has brought the area in line with regulations in the City of Whitehorse.
Find out more here.
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Why is Binge Drinking so Common in Young Adults
When serving alcohol it is important to recognise the importance of serving responsibly especially keeping in mind that young people should always be asked to prove that they are of a legal drinking age before being served alcohol.
Young people tend to be more prone to binge drinking and the consequences that come with it. Trying to understand why young people are more prone to binge drinking is the subject of a post on New York Times website.
In The USA people need to be 21 years or older to drink, yet young people in this country binge drink at alarming levels, particularly high school and college students.
In Australia we have Responsible Service of Alcohol rules in place which aim to tackle this alarming behaviour by young people.
Read more about it here.
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Suburban Brisbane Pubs Apply for 3am Liquor Licence
A number of suburban Brisbane pubs have recently applied to have their trading hours extended to 3am. Currently the venues latest trading hours are between midnight to 2:00am.
The Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) on behalf of a number of its venues (Oxford 152, the Holland Park Hotel, Stones Corner Hotel, Belmont Tavern, the Australian National Hotel, Sunnybank Hotel and the Mt Gravatt Hotel), has applied to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) to extend trading hours to 3am.
Read more here.