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U.K. Alcohol Troubles Traced to Low Prices
Alcohol that is 'too cheap, too readily available, and too strong' is fueling the U.K.'s massive drinking problems, in the words of Cheshire chief constable Peter Fahy. 08/27/2007
Alcopops are Liquor, Not Beer, Calif. Tax Board Rules
In a groundbreaking ruling, the California State Board of Equalization has ruled that so-called 'alcopop' drinks should be taxed as distilled spirits, rather than continuing to be subject to lower beer taxes. 08/24/2007
The Cost of Alcopops to Youth and California
The deaths of 21 California youths could be prevented each year if the California State Board of Equalization votes to correctly tax alcopops as distilled spirits instead of beer, according to Marin Institute's new report, The Cost of Alcopops to Youth and California. 07/25/2007
Australia Considers 'Health Tax' on Alcohol
A proposed 10-percent tax on alcoholic beverages is being pitched as a way to cut binge drinking in Australia by raising prices, but a leading addiction expert said the tax only makes sense if proceeds go toward prevention and treatment programs. 08/07/2006
Town Hall Meetings Tackle Underage Drinking
A series of more than 1,200 town-hall meetings on underage drinking held in late March and April largely succeeded in their main goal of raising community awareness about the problem of youth alcohol use. 05/09/2006
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