A study involving 9 and 10-year-olds discovered that children who consume caffeinated soda drinks daily are twice as likely to begin sipping alcohol within the next 12 months compared to those who consume these drinks less frequently. Additionally, these children appeared to be more impulsive and had poorer working memory. The paper was published in Substance Use & Misuse. Caffeinated soda drinks are carbonated beverages that contain caffeine, a stimulant that can increase alertness and...
As warmer weather arrives, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Friday it will expand its Minor Decoy Operations, to ensure that OLCC licensees are not selling alcohol and cannabis products to individuals under the age of 21. The stepped-up effort will also include MDO activity for alcohol home delivery.
According to a new study, cannabis consumption is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack [1]. It’s growing popular, but is it good for you? After decades of being banned and demonized, marijuana is making […]
Decision-makers should consider setting minimum unit pricing for alcohol. It’s a policy that has been shown to save lives
A recent study disproves the notion of COVID-19's increased risk of asthma in children. There's no proof that a child's chance of developing asthma is increased by a COVID-19 infection, according to a recent study.
EE has announced a simpler price increase model that will come into force next year. It said that customers would be told of price increases in pounds and pence, and they wouldn't be inflation-linked.
The council speaker told Adams of her concerns over the weekend.
Previous research suggests people with subjective cognitive decline are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia.
The proposal would allow preapproval for dispensaries as soon as this summer while the final rules to regulate the Minnesota marketplace get set
Some film adaptations have contributed to a sudden increase in the number of audiobooks listening on Spotify. The music streaming giant notes that the usage hit a 470% average increase in just a week.
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf's Thursday testimony sparked new conversations about the future of cannabis in the U.S. particularly concerning its medical and recreational classifications. read more
The festival has reportedly relaxed rules around alcohol consumption on the festival site