Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded in 1980 to reduce drunk driving, but the group has become neo-prohibitionist, and a self-serving bureaucracy.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving: A Crash Course in MADD
Alcohol Drinking and Falls Requiring Hospitalization
What is the link between drinking alcohol and falls requiring hospitalization? We might assume that the more people drink, the more likely they are to fall.
Effects of Drinking Alcohol on Insulin Resistance
What are the effects of drinking alcohol on insulin resistance (or metabolic syndrome)? Can alcohol consumption improve or reduce insulin resistance?
Was Prohibition a Conservative or Liberal Movement?
It has been argued that prohibition was the result of a cultural war. That is, a vision for society. So was that a conservative or liberal movement?
Cocktails To-go Made Permanent Post COVID, a Good Idea?
Making cocktails to-go permanent post COVID is a very popular idea. Ordering a handcrafted cocktail with your takeout is convenient and helps local restaurants.
Drinking with Cardiovascular Disease: Helpful or Harmful?
Is it ok to drink alcohol if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Is this harmful or helpful? What does the medical research say?
Mail Alcohol through the USPS? The Postal Service Needs to Modernize.
Why can’t sellers mail alcohol to their customers through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)? I. Why Not Mail Alcohol? It isn’t possible to mail alcohol. The USPS cannot deliver alcohol through the mail. But FedEx, UPS, and other private carriers will deliver beer, wine, and spirits. This inconveniences customers. It also harms the USPS. The restriction …
Alcohol Harm Paradox: What It Is & Why It’s Important
Alcohol harm paradox: lower socioeconomic people drink the same or less than others but have more alcohol-related problems. Some people think that more drinking in a population leads to more alcohol-related problems. But that’s very a simplistic belief. World-wide research shows that countries with higher drinking rates generally have fewer drinking problems. That’s in comparison …
Alcohol and Child Development: Effects of Drinking During Pregnancy
The question of drinking alcohol and child development can raise strong emotion. Does drinking alcohol during pregnancy have any impact on child development? What about smoking during pregnancy? These are very important questions. I. The Study The study involved 1,006 children. It began during the prenatal period. That is, from between 22 and 25 weeks …
Alcohol and Cataracts: Important Health Information
The subject of alcohol and cataracts is important. Most people drink alcohol, and as we age, our chances of having cataracts increase. I. Cataracts Cataracts are clouding of the eye lens. They may occur in one or both eyes. If untreated, they can lead to blindness. They are common with advancing age. For example, the …