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Why medication to treat alcohol-use disorder is ‘vastly underutilized’
WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — Nearly 30 million Americans struggle with alcohol-use disorder. Medication used to treat alcohol-use disorder have been on the market for decades, but is rarely prescribed. Dr. Sarah… Read More
Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights
WASHINGTON (NPR) — If you’re worried that drinking alcohol could raise the risk of dementia as you get older, a large new study from South Korea can provide some insights…. Read More
Expert describes the health benefits of ‘Dry January’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A growing number of people are participating in what’s known as “Dry January,” taking a month-long break from alcohol after the indulgences of the holiday season…. Read More
Fairfield Heritage presents ‘Party Like It’s Prohibition!’
You are invited to join us April 7 as we look back to the 1920s and “Party Like It’s Prohibition!” Our Heritage Speakeasy will offer mixed drinks from the era… Read More
Ohio Senate Proposes Lifting Bar Curfew, But DeWine Says It Stays
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The mandatory halting of sales of alcohol at Ohio bars at 10pm is getting pushback from owners, customers and elected officials. But Gov. Mike DeWine… Read More
DeWine Signals Some Restrictions On Bars Could Be Lifted Soon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Bars throughout the state have been begging Gov. Mike DeWine to loosen the restriction put in place under a coronavirus order that requires them to… Read More
Five Bars Cited For Selling Late, Lack Of Social Distancing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Five Ohio bars were cited in the first weekend of the state’s new order banning alcohol sales past 10pm. The Ohio Investigative Unit has said most… Read More
Now, There Is Zero Proof That Alcohol Is What Makes A Great Cocktail
Millennials are drinking less, spurring beverage companies to create alternatives to traditional cocktails — using herbs, spices, citrus and veggies to craft unique flavors for nonalcoholic drinks.
Proposed Law Would Allow Open Containers In Some Ohio Cities
Update 5:01 p.m. An Ohio Senate committee has approved an amended Senate bill to allow entertainment districts where revelers could carry open containers of alcohol outside bars and restaurants in… Read More
Bill Would Allow Ohio Cities To Have Outdoor Drinking Areas
A bill passed in the Ohio House would allow bars and restaurants in Ohio’s larger cities to designate outdoor areas where people would be allowed to drink alcohol. The sponsors… Read More