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Tougher Drunken Driving Threshold Recommended

Dave Goldman — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:33 +0000

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries. The NTSB said states should shrink the standard from the current .08 blood alcohol content to .05 as part of a series of recommendations aimed [...]

City of Tyler Adopts Changes to the Sale of Alcohol

Dave Goldman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:58:08 +0000

The Tyler City Council voted Wednesday to change the distance requirements for retailers selling beer and wine that are in close proximity to a school, daycare or church. The ordinance change recommended by the Tyler Planning and Zoning board will now allow the distance restriction to go beyond the previous 300 feet for retailers that [...]

End of Life as You Know it — Why You Shouldn't Drink and Drive This Christmas

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:53:25 +0000

During the holiday season there are lots of chances to drink. When it is time to head home, how will you get there? There are plenty of reasons not to drive after you have been drinking. Will you make the right decision this Christmas? With all of the holiday parties, family driving you to drinking, [...]

Are You Ready for More Money, Tyler? Alcohol Election Will Bring Big Revenue

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:40:50 +0000

With the passing of Proposition 2, Tyler is now able to sell beer and wine for off premises consumption. This landmark decision was hard to swallow for some that stood against the proposition. What could be the silver lining for the few who opposed the measure? Money. With addition of beer and wine sales in [...]

Disney World to Start Serving Booze

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Despite the tradition of Walt Disney's refusal to allow his beloved theme park to serve spirits, as Disney World's Fantasyland expands this fall, the Magic Kingdom's menu will also see an expansion: wine and beer will be available for adult patrons to drink.

What Makes Some College Kids Drink So Much?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:30:53 +0000

Binge drinking is a real problem on many college campuses, and new research could reveal why: students who chug-a-lug enjoy a higher social status among their peers. Because of that, the binge-drinkers — those who down at least four drinks in one sitting — reported being happier overall. And it could be a never-ending cycle, [...]

Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You're Pregnant?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:00:14 +0000

For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.

Scary Data About Drink-Spiking Released — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:00:51 +0000

Frightening new data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that in 2009, more than 14,000 people visited hospital emergency room for intentional drug poisoning.

Peter J. Delany, PhD, the director of SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality in Rockville, Maryland defines intentional poisoning as an attempt “to harm someone by deliberately getting them to take a potentially harmful substance without their knowledge.”

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:00:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Study Says Teenagers Are Bombarded with Alcohol Brand Name-Dropping in Music

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:00:49 +0000

In a new study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Dartmouth University found that American teens who listen to music hear about 34 name-brand references to alcohol every day — something that could contribute to teen substance abuse.