DiscoverAlcohol Across America – A Project of the RRForum
Alcohol Across America – A Project of the RRForum
Claim Ownership

Alcohol Across America – A Project of the RRForum

Author: VoiceAmerica

Subscribed: 4Played: 53
Share

Description

Alcohol Across America, hosted by Dr. Brad Krevor, examines trends and issues on the impact of beverage alcohol on economy, health, safety, and American culture. Each week, AAA focuses on one issue.
Alcohol and community: Kathie Durbin, Montgomery County Liquor Control explores how communities balance a vibrant hospitality industry with public health and safety. Maj. Mark Willingham, Alcohol Solutions, explores how alcohol liability litigation impacts over-service and over-consumption.
College drinking: William DeJong, Boston University, explores trends in student alcohol use and abuse with leading colleges and universities.
The changing alcohol industry: Scott Wexler, The Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association, explores how the alcohol marketplace is changing and how the industry itself might be part of the solution.
Alcohol and health: Charles Curie, former Administrator of SAMHSA, explores innovations in understanding alcohol and health.
18 Episodes
Reverse
Brad Krevor will be joined by Joel Grube, PhD of the Prevention Research Center/PIRE to examine new approaches for reducing underage and binge drinking.
Attorney Fred Tromberg will join Dr.
Dr. Brad Krevor is joined by co-host Dr. William DeJong of the Boston University School of Public Health to discuss programs and policies that can successfully reduce alcohol problems on America's college campuses with Dr.
Dr. Brad Krevor and co-host Scott Wexler will examine alcohol beverage industry responsibility and programming from initiation to the current day.
Host Brad Krevor and co-host Charles Curie will be joined by Dr. Hal Urschel, author and Addictions Psychiatrist to discuss his book "Healing the Addicted Brain.
Dr.
Dr. Brad Krevor is joined by co-host Dr. William DeJong of the Boston University School of Public Health to review the latest data on college student drinking and its negative consequences. Dr.
Dr. Brad Krevor and Co-host Scott Wexler will discuss with their guests the challenges faced by small package stores, restaurants and taverns including “big box” liquor stores vs.
Dr. Brad Krevor and Co-host Charles Curie will be interviewing Dr. Monica Gourovitch. Dr.
Dr. Brad Krevor and Co-host Charles Curie will be interviewing Dr. Monica Gourovitch. Dr. Gourovitch is a research scientist with extensive senior policy and corporate scientific affairs leadership experience regarding the impact beverage alcohol has on both the health of the individual and the health and safety of the community. We will explore what the latest research is telling us about the use of beverage alcohol and the impact it has on one’s health. Topics will include: review of the established federal government dietary guidelines regarding alcohol use, the health dangers of alcohol misuse and overuse, any health benefits of alcohol use, the definitions of moderate, binge and heavy drinking, consideration of public policies and individual efforts that support responsible alcohol consumption, and how we as a nation and other nations are dealing with the issues of health and alcohol.
Dr. Brad Krevor with Co-Hosts Kathie Durbin of Montgomery County Liquor Control, Maj.
Dr. Brad Krevor with Co-Hosts Kathie Durbin of Montgomery County Liquor Control, Maj. Mark Willingham of Alcohol Solutions and their guests will discuss the Montgomery County Over-Service project in partnership with Responsible Retailing Forum, and Drunk Driving Prevention through enforcement and partnership, as well as the use of the Civil Justice System (Dram Shop laws) to prevent Drunk Driving and to provide restorative justice for alcohol related harms.
Dr.
Dr. Brad Krevor and Co-Host Scott Wexler, the Executive Director of the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association will explore with their guests the impacts to the beverage alcohol industry of the continued changes brought about by globalization, consolidation and the growth of new products and product categories. In particular, they will discuss the effects on consumer demand and use, marketing & advertising, and responsibility programming.
The Host and Co-host will be interviewing Ralph Blackman, CEO of the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility. We will explore with our guest the areas of preventing underage drinking, binge drinking and alcohol overuse and misuse.
The Host and Co-host will be interviewing Ralph Blackman, CEO of the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility. We will explore with our guest the areas of preventing underage drinking, binge drinking and alcohol overuse and misuse. Programs and approaches that have proven effective in bringing rates of underage drinking down over the past several years will be highlighted. Particular attention will be given to the critical role parents play in preventing their children and teens from consuming alcohol. Tips for parents on how to talk to their children about alcohol will be shared. The need for ongoing, comprehensive approaches including school based programs, community based youth organizations, faith based groups and use of social media in order to implement successful prevention efforts will be reviewed.
Alcohol contributes to America socially, economically and culturally. But alcohol also impacts our health, safety and quality of life.
Alcohol contributes to America socially, economically and culturally. But alcohol also impacts our health, safety and quality of life. Our debut will introduce the themes, and the co-hosts, who will explore how alcohol is changing America, and how American culture is changing our use and our attitudes about alcohol.
Comments 
loading