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  • Changes to Alcohol Bottle Labels Include Pregnancy Drinking Warning

    After seven years of lobbying by health ministers, soon every bottle of alcohol in Australia will carry a label warning pregnant women of the dangers of drinking while pregnant.

    Since 2011, alcohol companies have had a window to introduce the warning labels on their own but Australian and New Zealand ministers came to an agreement to have mandatory labels put on bottles.

    At the moment, 75 per cent of bottles feature the warning tags  but soon it will mandatory for all alcohol bottles.

    The warning labels must contain a pictogram and warning statement developed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

    Read more at: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/it-has-taken-seven-years-of-lobbying-but-the-change-is-about-to-happen/news-story/b6f5236dab9f54fced40af5c3fef129b

     

  • Here’s How to Drink Moderately

    With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s as good a time as any to get your drinking under control, particularly given all the temptation you’re likely to face over the coming months.

    If you’re trying to start drinking more responsibly and moderately, here are some things you should remember.

    1. Keep in mind why you want to drink more responsibly, is it for your health, your safety, your relationships etc?

    2.Find a friend that can do it with you. You two can hold each other accountable for every drink

    3. Stay away from temptation.

    4. Reward yourself for good behaviour. For example, take the money saved on alcohol and buy something you really want.

    Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/tell-everyone-and-six-other-tips-to-help-you-drink-less-1.3655650

  • What Happens when Your Drink Alcohol on an Empty Stomach

    Time and time again you’ve heard that you shouldn’t drink on an empty but has anyone ever explained why, other than it will get you drunk quicker?

    In this video, we see exactly how alcohol affects an empty stomach and why you should always have something to eat before indulging.

  • Making The Wine Cork is As in-depth as Making the Wine

    If you thought corking a bottle of wine was a pain, you should watch this video to see how in-depth the production of cork actually is. The cork used for your wine is actually still harvested by hand and in this video you can see the painstaking labour that goes into getting the job done, so you can enjoy a good bottle of wine.

  • Study Reveals The Woes of Alcohol Abuse Worldwide

    Sobering statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are a reminder of why Responsible Service of Alcohol is an important factor in minimising alcohol harm in Australia.

    According to the analysis of numerous studies and data from around the world, alcohol is to blame for 3 million deaths worldwide – 5 per cent of all deaths on the planet.

    The revelation from WHO shows that three quarters of alcohol deaths are among males and young people between 20-39 are the most at risk group with a 13.5 per cent mortality linked to alcohol use.

    Alcohol is responsible for 2.5 per cent of deaths of women and 7.5 per cent of deaths of men.

    WHO estimates that 237 million men and 46 million women worldwide drink excessively or abuse alcohol.

    Find out more https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/09/22/alcohol-is-responsible-for-5-of-all-deaths-globally-study-finds/#6871a10a6dc8

  • How Alcohol Affects the Behaviour of an Alcoholic

    As a drinker no one has to tell you that alcohol affects the way you behaviour, especially when you overdo it. The effects are different for everyone, with some people becoming overly chatty, some withdrawn, others rude and obnoxious, while some notice little difference in their personality.

    When it comes to alcohol dependence and alcoholism, there some distinct personality traits that you can look out for.

    Alcohol changes how the brain functions so people might commit hurtful or illegal acts unintentionally while drunk, things they would not ordinarily do.

    In teenagers fighting, stealing, skipping school and depression are some signs that parents should look out for.

    Some of the other behaviours of problem drinkers include,

    • Abusiveness – verbal, emotional and physical
    • Drinking secretly
    • May become neglectful.
    • Highly strung, quicker to start fights and physical altercations.
    • Speak illogically and hurtfully to others and not remember the next day.
    • Engage in irresponsible sexual activity including unprotected sex and sexual assault,
    • They aren’t safety conscious, often risking their own safety and that of others.

    For more information about problem drinking, particularly in teens read https://www.verywellmind.com/teen-drinking-and-behavior-problems-63721

  • NT Introduces Minimum Alcohol Price

    The minimum charge for a standard drink in the Northern Territory has been set at $1.30 as of 1 October 2018.

    The NT became the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce an alcohol floor price, following a similar move by countries like Scotland and Canada.

    The change will mostly affect the cost of cask wine.

    Public health experts have welcomed the move and urged other state governments to consider a similar move.

    Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/nt-introduces-minimum-alcohol-price/10326032

  • Victoria’s Supply of Liquor to Minors Laws Changed

    Earlier this year the Victorian Government passed the Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (LGLA Act), making a number of amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (LCR Act).

    Under the amendments liquor licensees are affected and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has called on licensees to understand their obligations under the Act.

    The amendments reduce red tape for licensees and aim to minimise community harm.

    The changes came into effect on 13 September and under the amendments licensees may not supply alcohol to minors under the age of 18 on licensed premises, under any circumstances unless that minor is delivering the liquor to a person of legal drinking age off the premise and that minor is a relative, employee or apprentice of the licensee.

    There are also amendments to supplying alcohol to minors in residences, only allowing parents/guardians to supply liquor to minors in a residence if they can demonstrate responsible supervision of the supply of liquor.

    For all the amendments visit the VCGLR website.

    Source: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/victorias-supply-of-liquor-to-minors-laws-change-tomorrow/

  • Do You Drink More Than The Average Australian?

    According to statistics we only drink about 72 per cent as much alcohol per person as they did in the 1970s. When it comes to beer, we drink only 40 per cent of what they did back then.

    What has increased, is our love of wine.

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated that 21 per cent of the population are actually non-drinkers.

    Statistics confirm that overall Australians consume the following amounts of alcohol in a week,

    • 4.1 stubbies of beer
    • 3.6 glasses of wine
    • 2.9 nips of spirits

    Read more at: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/do-you-drink-more-than-an-average-australian-20180905-p501tp.html

  • A Beer That Will Never Make You Drunk

    Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) has released a beer that tastes and smells like the usual but has absolutely no alcohol.

    The brewery  one of the country’s oldest, says people have been asking for it and they finally answered, a beer that doesn’t contain alcohol but also doesn’t compromise on taste.

    The beer is aimed at both drinkers and non-drinkers.

    While it offers drinkers an opportunity to drink more responsibly without the fear of getting drunk, some say it may be a gateway to alcohol for non-drinkers particularly minors who may develop a taste for beer.

    Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/09/07/17/26/zero-alcohol-beer-carlton-drinking-culture-australia