Alcohol Controversies

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.

Separate Personal Opinion from Biblical Teachings on Alcohol, Says Minister

The issues of when (blue laws) and where to sell alcohol is not a religious mater but one of personal opinion, argues a Christian minister. The religious leader says the Bible makes clear that alcohol beverage is neither good nor bad in itself. What matters is how alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and liquor are used.

Alcoholic Beverage Laws: What’s Illegal May Surprise You

Alcohol laws in the US are often relics of National Prohibition and Repeal and  reflect anti-alcohol sentiment and neo-prohibitionism.

Alcoholic Beverage Laws Often Confuse Even Law Enforcement Officials

Alcohol law enforcement officials are often confused about alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor or distilled spirits) laws and what is legal and illegal regarding their sale and consumption.

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