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Rev. James ButlerDirectorSomething to Do on Your Summer VacationOn July 12, the California Legislature began its Summer Recess. For many, this means that their local offices will not only be open, but the Assembly members and State Senators may be scheduling times to meet with constituents. This, of course, it a great opportunity to both […]
Alcohol use is a leading risk…Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for global disease burden and causes substantial health loss. We found that the risk of all-cause mortality, and of cancers specifically, rises with increasing levels of consumption, and the level of consumption that minimizes health loss is zero. These results suggest that alcohol […]
What to Give up for Lent?Although I am a Protestant pastor now, I grew up Catholic. I can remember the gatherings that my parents had with other families in the parish. I do not remember alcohol being consumed in great amounts, but only “socially”. But as a result of that “social” drinking I know a […]
A Lowered BAC Law for the United States?How often have you heard folks say, “It’s okay for me to drive, I only had “x” amount of drinks. ” Well it looks like “x” amount of drinks and being able to drive my may be too many drinks. Good science is proving what we’ve known all along. […]
Extended Bar Hours: Dangers for States, Cities, & CommunitiesIn the last few years, states have introduced legislation to allow on-premises alcohol retailers to remain open beyond current closing times. Typically, retailers seeking extended hours are bars with closing times of 2:00 a.m. Developers, the hospitality and alcohol industries, and some legislators tout this type of […]