Alcohol Controversies

Suicide Rates and Alcohol Consumption

Analyses of changing suicide rates and alcohol consumption rates for over 50 years in the U.S. found no association between the two rates. Neither total per capita alcohol consumption rate nor specific alcoholic beverage (beer, wine or distilled spirits) per capita consumption rates were correlated with suicide rates.

Alcohol Breath Tester Mistakes Poisoning for Alcohol Intoxication

An alcohol breath analyzer or tester falsely identified a victim of methanol poisoning as being intoxicated by beverage alcohol, leading to a false diagnosis and delay in providing proper treatment.

Drinking Alcohol and Income, Education, and Social Class or Status

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated with income, educational level, social class or status and other demographic factors such as gender, race, geographic region and religion.

Blue Laws vs. Sunday Alcohol Beverage Sales: The Scientific Evidence

Sunday package alcohol sales do not increase alcohol-related traffic crashes or fatalities and do not pose a heath hazard. Sunday sales may reduce heavy drinking on Saturdays, thereby providing a health benefit, according to scientific research.

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