Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

Why We’re Seeing Those Studies About the Cost of Drinking Now

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

As all corporate communicators know, there are times when you have a better chance of getting your message into the media and, more importantly, having it noticed.  And there are times to put out bad news.  For example, Washington politicians … Continue reading →

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Covid Suspected in Plunge in Alcohol, Other Substance Use Among Indiana Teens

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The past two years have seen some of the largest decreases in substance use among Indiana youth in over 30 years. That’s according to the 2022 Indiana Youth Survey which also found that fewer Hoosiers in grades 6 through 12 reported substance … Continue reading →

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Follow Up —

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Yesterday we reported on a study which noted that young adults are especially susceptible to alcohol abuse and recommended alcohol use restrictions be set by, among other things, age.  Tuesday afternoon The Wall Street Journal published a story about Hope Solo, … Continue reading →

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New Study: Young People Should Not Drink, But Alcohol May Benefit Older People

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

At least the scientists who authored the report knew its principal recommendation — that young people, and especially men,  aged 15-39 should be encouraged not to drink — was probably not going to be accepted.  But that didn’t stop them … Continue reading →

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Drinking Alone Increases Risk of Problems Later — Especially for Teens, Young Adults: Study

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University found that drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood strongly increases risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) later in life. This risk is especially high for women. The results are available in the … Continue reading →

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California to Require Responsible Beverage Certification for Servers

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

California is home to one of the most vociferous anti-alcohol group, Alcohol Justice.  So, it’s astounding to read that only now is California requiring responsible beverage service training for anyone who serves alcohol at 56,000 businesses across the street.  Everyone … Continue reading →

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