Alcohol Controversies

Alcohol Abuse is NOT Trivial or Funny

Some professors at Fresno State University have taken a pledge not to joke about, trivialize, or normalize alcohol abuse among college students.

Beverage Alcohol Labeling: Public Opinion Strongly Supports Alcohol Content and Nutritional Labels

Most Americans want nutritional labels on alcoholic beverage containers, including alcohol information such as alcohol content per serving, alcohol by volume and description of standard drinks. They also want information on calories, carbohydrates (carbs), fat and protein to help them make informed purchase and consumption decisions.

Georgia Legislator Blasts Blue Laws

Blue laws prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays should be abolished says Georgia state Representative Roger Williams, who reports there has been no negative impact in states that have moved to Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages.

Crime and Alcohol Consumption Down After 24-Hour Drinking Laws Established

Crime and alcohol consumption declined after 24-hour alcohol serving was legalized in the U.K. by the Licensing Act in 2005. These findings are consistent with those found in the U.S. States with later last call for alcohol hours tend to have fewer alcohol-related traffic deaths, according to data collected by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Laws Discourage Young Designated Drivers

Laws often assume that underage persons in the presence of others who are drinking are themselves guilty of illegal drinking. Abstaining Designated Drivers are forced to try to prove their innocence if they attend a teenage party where drinking occurs and may receive a criminal record for their efforts to reduce alcohol-related traffic injuries and deaths.

States Consider Restoring the Minimum Legal Drinking Age to 18

Some states are considering lowering the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) back to 18. States could do so and avoid losing 10% of their federal highway funding by decriminalizing the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by adults age 18-20 and prohibiting fines or other punishments.

Standard Drinks and Alcohol Equivalence: What They Are and Why They’re Important

Standard drinks of beer, wine and liquor or distilled spirits are defined and importance of understanding standard drinks and alcohol equivalence in promoting sensible or moderate drinking is described in terms of health and safety. Standard drinks are recognized by many health and safety groups that fight alcohol misuse and abuse.

Alcohol Smuggling Costs Taxpayers

Michigan loses $14 million every year because of the illegal transportation or smuggling of alcoholic beverages into the state, according to a report from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the Michigan Authorized Distribution Agents. The report recommends that the state hire more law enforcement agents and purchase X-ray machines and barcode scanning equipment to help apprehend those who bring alcohol illegally into Michigan. There’s an easier and more effective approach that doesn’t require hiring anyone or buying more equipment.

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