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The veteran attorney at the Law Offices of Whitney Buchanan says he is encouraged that fewer young people are endangering themselves and others, but that more work needs to be done to drive down the numbers. Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) October 18, 2012 Albuquerque car accident lawyer Whitney Buchanan today said a new report showing that fewer teenagers are drinking and driving underscores the importance of taking measures to protect young people. According to a Reuters report published Oct. 2...

Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Bill Cosby was on to something when he addressed this country’s propensity for binge drinking. Speaking in his ‘Bill Cosby, Himself’ special from 1983, he said, “It's always strange. I've had a lot of people work for me, and I've found out it's a funny thing that you give them Saturday and Sunday off, and they work so hard to get to those two days and those are the two days that they totally destroy themselves. I mean,...

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 14, Cointreau, the original French triple sec, and Gotham Magazine®, a division of Niche Media®, LLC, hosted a grand finale event to culminate their search across America for one talented mixologist to serve in the coveted role of Cointreau Ambassador of Libations at Cannes Film Festival 2013. Live auditions took place in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., where...

Co Occurring Disorder & Alcohol Treatment Expert Dr. A.R. Mohammad Set To Educate Public About Alcohol Awareness Among Older Drinkers At Approaching Town Hall Malibu, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2012 Dr. Akikur Mohammad, Founder of Inspire Malibu, recognized by many as the top alcohol rehab and addiction treatment centers in Malibu, California and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California, announced today that he and his...

OTTAWA, Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada is reminding Canadians, especially youth and young adults, about the potential risks associated with consuming caffeinated energy drinks that have been mixed with alcoholic beverages. Over the years, the mixing of caffeinated energy drinks with alcoholic beverages has become more popular - especially for youth and young adults.  The 2010 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey showed that drinking caffeinated energy drinks...

BROMSGROVE, England, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new report has revealed that Johnnie Walker retained its position as the leading global spirits brand in 2011. The annual report entitled 'Top Performing Spirits Brands' [http://bit.ly/QR4ow4 ] was recently published for the second time by just-drinks and IWSR. It confirms that out of the 124 brands ranked by volume, value and growth, Diageo owned Johnnie Walker was rated as the clear leader...

DALLAS, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RnRMarketResearch.com adds "Legislation in Alcoholic Drinks: Restrictive Practices VS Free-Trade Opportunities", "New Product Developments in Alcoholic Drinks: A Marketer's Guide to the Galaxy of Innovation" and "Luxury Alcohol in the BRICs: How the BRICs Are Reshaping the Luxury Alcohol Industry" market research reports to its store. Sales of luxury alcohol are growing in the BRICs, as both disposable incomes and alcohol...

Some people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be at increased risk of problem drinking—though much may depend on race and gender, according to a new study in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Researchers found that of nearly 14,000 U.S. adults surveyed, those living in low-income neighborhoods were generally more likely to be non-drinkers than were people in affluent neighborhoods. That was not true, however, of black and Hispanic men. And among...

Teen drinking and driving statistics are headed in the right direction Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 05, 2012 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a survey among teens and discovered a victory in the fight against drinking and driving and teens. The national Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted among high school students 16 years and older shows that drinking and driving among teens has decreased 54% in the past 11 years. Although teen drinking and driving has...

-- With recent traffic deaths increase, MADD's plan to eliminate drunk driving more important than ever -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is responding to recent news that highway fatalities have increased an estimated 9 percent in the first half of 2012, with a call to action. "It's time for the nation to double-down and fully implement the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving," said MADD National President Jan Withers. "MADD...