Besides the economy, there is no larger problem in the world today than that of drug use. On an annual basis, it seems like the number of people who abuse drugs only seem to get exponentially larger. The problem with drugs and the trade is due to its availability and how easy it is for [...]

Gambling every day, smoking marijuana every evening, eating compulsively, drinking alcohol every day; any one of these can be a sign of an addictive personality type. Stopping eating compulsively only to begin shopping compulsively or stopping drinking alcohol only to eat compulsively; more signs of a compulsive personality type. Any one of these compulsive behaviors [...]

In part two of our article on teenage alcoholism we look at teenage drunk driving and restriction measures. To read part one of the article click here. 2. DUI Countermeasures DUI countermeasures encompass several different techniques for reducing alcohol consumption by aiming at reduction in driving while intoxicated. The principle measures with proven success which [...]

We know that under age drinking is a serious problem. Let’s look at the three policy options for reduction of underage drinking in this two part article: How do we prevent alcohol abuse and prevent increased under-age drinking? Numerous theories have been proposed, explored and studied. Three of the policy options proven to be the [...]

This is part two of our series on the proposed article tax. You can find part one here. In part two of our alcohol tax article we look at opposition to the alcohol tax and the impact on minorities and lower status groups. Opposition to Tax Increases There is no secret that the alcohol industry [...]

With a proposed alcohol tax increase the cost of drinking could go up as we as a nation try to battle alcohol related illness and diseases. The United States Congressional Budget Office proposed to raise the excise tax on alcohol in the United States in order to raise funds for National Health Care Reform. The [...]