Like many other substances, alcohol can inhibit a person’s physical and mental abilities. In the context of sexual assault, this means that alcohol may make it easier for a perpetrator to commit a crime and can even prevent someone from remembering that the assault occurred. Tips to Help You Stay Safe You can take steps … Continue reading
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House OKs sale of 151-proof liquor
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginians would be able to buy liquor with almost 50 percent more alcohol than is currently available under a bill passed Wednesday by the House of Delegates. The legislation would raise the limit on the alcohol content of neutral grain spirits – alcohol that is “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or … Continue reading
Big beer merger leaves future uncertain for competitors
LONDON (AP) — It’s no fun being in the middle. Heineken, Molson Coors and Carlsberg are storied brewers that trace their roots back hundreds of years and have loyal drinkers around the world. But the merger of their two biggest competitors leaves such mid-size brewers without a clear way forward. They find themselves squeezed between … Continue reading
What is herbal Viagra? A look at the supplements Odom took
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA star Lamar Odom took over-the-counter sexual performance enhancement drugs before he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel, authorities say. The Food and Drug Administration, Mayo Clinic and others have warned against taking the supplements, sometimes called herbal Viagra. Here is a look at these products: WHAT ARE THEY AND … Continue reading
Blast rocks Chinese port 2 months after fatal explosions
BEIJING (AP) — The port city of Tianjin in northern China was rocked by a warehouse blast, police said Tuesday, two months after massive explosions in the city left 173 people dead or missing. The blast hit a warehouse for alcohol materials in the city Monday night and started a fire, but no casualties were … Continue reading
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Virginia ABC taking alcohol education grant applications
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials are accepting applications for community grants in the fight against underage drinking and access to alcohol. The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says the deadline is April 25 for the grants for alcohol education and prevention initiatives. The grants are open to community coalitions, law enforcement agencies, schools, … Continue reading
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