Category Archives: Alcohol Studies

NIAAA Warns on Risky Drinking

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

National Institute on Alcoholism & Alcohol Abuse urged drinkers to “take the precautions needed to reduce their risk of contracting the coronavirus or spreading it to others, such as maintaining appropriate physical distance and wearing a mask.” It also warned … Continue reading →

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Women Heavier Drinkers than Men:  Study

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Women and elders—according to TrendSource’s recently-released 2019 Alcohol Industry Report—are among the most frequent drinkers in the country, with women outpacing men in nearly every drinking category and the silent generation lapping younger cohorts in terms of drinking frequency. The … Continue reading →

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Is Alcohol Next?  FDA Proposes Color Image Health Warnings on Tobacco Use

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“As a cancer doctor and researcher, I am well aware of the staggering toll inflicted on the public health by tobacco products, which cause cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema and other medical problems,” said Acting Food & Drug Administration Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Beer Still America’s Favorite Beverage, But Liquor Ties Wine for No. 2

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Beer continues to be the alcoholic beverage U.S. drinkers say they drink most often; but, for the first time in Gallup trends, liquor essentially ties wine in second place. The latest results are from Gallup’s July 1-12 Consumption Habits survey … Continue reading →

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Here’s How Religion Affects Drinking

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking is no longer the moral and political issue it once was, as other issues — namely abortion and gay and lesbian relations — have taken their place as major causes activating and animating the Religious Right, an analysis of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame Cannabis for Shrinking Wine Sales

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Rob McMillian, senior vp and founder of Silicon Valley Bank‘s Wine Division has taken a look at the impact of marijuana on wine

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