Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

Maryland County OKs Farm Alcohol Production

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Anne Arundel County Council approved a bill that combines existing farm alcohol uses, including farm wineries and breweries, and exempts them from admission and amusement taxes and changing other finance and taxation regulations. One of the councilwomen fretted the … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Is Driving Us to Drink: Study

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

American adults have sharply increased their consumption of alcohol during the shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with women increasing their heavy drinking episodes (four or more drinks within a couple of hours) by 41%, according to a new RAND … Continue reading →

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DISCUS: Ban on Small Spirits Containers a Bad Idea

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A proposal to ban the sale of small alcohol containers — those containing 205 milliliters or less — will be considered by the Attleboro, Mass., town council today (10/6).  It’s a bad idea, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Heavy Alcohol Use Declines

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Among young Americans 18 to 25 years old, 8.4%, or 2.8 million people) said they were heavy alcohol users, down from 10.9%, or 3.8 million people, in 2015, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration reported. But, the agency added in … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Coalition: Today is the Day to Call Congress to Support Craft Bev/Al Producers

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Bev/Al leaders are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action on today (9/9) by contacting their members of Congress to urge passage of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S.362/H.R. 1175 … Continue reading →

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1 in 8 U.S. Adults Drove Under Influence of Marijuana

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

One in eight U.S. adults admits to having driven under the influence of marijuana, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports.  And, it adds, as more states legalize marijuana use, it’s no surprise that 76% of the American public believe  incidents of … Continue reading →

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