Tag Archives: standard drink label

Advocating for Standard Alcohol Drink Labels

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lisa Frederiksen • 21 Comments

Ever thought of a standard alcohol drink label? Probably not, but here’s why you might think they’d be a good idea. We’ll start with the new can in town. It’s a 12-ounce can of 3-year old Blended Scotch Whisky from Scottish Spirits Imports, Inc.  Each non-re-sealable, 12-ounce can (which looks exactly like a 12-ounce beer… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcohol Abuse | Drug Abuse | Prevention | Intervention, DUI, Public Policy, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families

Alcohol By Volume (ABV or ALC. BY VOL.) and “Proof” Explained

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Lisa Frederiksen • 2 Comments

Alcohol By Volume (ABV) can be very difficult to determine. (Another term you often here related to ABV is “proof.”) But it’s an important concept to understand in order to stay in control of one’s drinking. Why? One of the most common reasons people find themselves inadvertently drinking more than they’d intended is the confusion… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcohol Abuse | Drug Abuse | Prevention | Intervention