Binge drinking prompts french ‘happy hour’ ban

The Admin | Addiction Research, Alcoholism, Medical News | Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Happy hours, open bars, and sales of bottles of strong liquor would be banned in France in order to prevent binge drinking under a new government plan, and beer taxes also would be raised. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards

The Admin | Alcoholism | Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

The “21 for 21″ ritual, where 21st birthday revelers attempt to down 21 alcoholic drinks, is highly prevalent among college students, according to new research. In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the University of Missouri determined that many college students drink to excess on their 21st birthdays and potentially jeopardize their health. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

 

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