AlcoSmart is putting a new spin on teaching the Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) for the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
02/19/2016
Watch this video before you buy that $40 bottle of cabernet
http://www.vox.com/2015/5/20/8625785/expensive-wine-taste-cheap
Expensive wine is for suckers. This video shows why. Science proves wine is a lovely drink surrounded by BS.
04/17/2015
Are you a beer or wine drinker? Here's some health knowledge for your Fri night out, from Wine Folly
http://winefolly.com/update/calories-in-wine-vs-beer-infographic/
Wine vs Beer: Which is Better? (Infographic) Take a closer look at the health benefits of drinking, including the actual calories in wine vs beer. You will never look at a pint glass the same again.
01/30/2015
Do you drink more than 2 drinks a day? New study says it's bad for you. http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/buzz-kill-3-daily-cocktails-may-boost-stroke-risk-study-n296356
Buzz Kill: 3 Daily Cocktails May Boost Stroke Risk: Study You may want to keep that third beer of the night stashed in your fridge.People in their 50s and 60s who down more than two alcoholic beverages daily have a ...
07/21/2014
" #9. The 3 leading causes of death for 15 to 24-year-olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides – alcohol is a leading factor in all 3."
11 Facts About Teens And Alcohol | DoSomething.org | America's largest organization for youth... 11 Facts About Teens And Alcohol1. In 2012, nearly 3/4 of students (72%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, and more than 1/3 (37%) have done so by 8th grade. 2. According to a study by Columbia University, underage drinkers account for 11.4% of all of the a…
07/18/2014
We've been telling our students for years that mixing alcohol with caffeine is not the best idea. Here's more proof.
Study: Alcohol Mixed With Energy Drinks May Increase Desire to Drink More A small study shows people drinking vodka Red Bulls want to drink more
07/17/2014
30 years ago today congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, effectively setting the drinking age at 21 across the US.
National Minimum Drinking Age Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 (23 U.S.C. § 158) was passed on July 17, 1984 by the United States Congress. It punished every state that allowed persons below 21 years to purchase and publicly possess alcoholic beverages by reducing its annual federal highway apportionment by ten perc…
07/14/2014
How does alcohol mess with your body, you ask? This great little infographic sums it up.
How Alcohol Travels Through the Body | Visual.ly Alcohol requires no digestion and is metabolized before many other nutrients. About 20% of the alcohol you drink passes through the stomach wall and c
07/14/2014
How many "standard drinks" is in your favorite cocktails? Find out for yourself with NIH's cocktail calculator.
Online alcohol calculator helps track how much you’re drinking New tools and tips help keep summer-cocktail season safe.
07/11/2014
Eating yeast keeps you from getting as drunk? We are skeptical.
Alcohol Test: Does Eating Yeast Keep You From Getting Drunk? When we read about a way to stave off intoxication in Esquire, we were dubious. So we bought a Breathalyzer and a few IPAs and tested out the kooky theory.
