British professor David Nutt headed a research study in the United Kingdom to score the affects of various drugs to the user and those harmed. It determined alcohol to be the most harmful drug, according to its 100 point rating system.
Local businesses caught selling to minors
Six local businesses may face repercussions after selling alcohol to a minor involved in a San Luis Obispo Police Department decoy operation.
Alcohol and sex are not a match made in heaven
Sex has given the world of alcohol some of its most memorable drinks, such as Sex on the Beach, Orgasm, Blowjob, Slippery Nipple, Fuzzy Navel, Dirty White Mother and many more.
Santa Barbara County shuts down Floatopia
The beach below Isla Vista has been shut down as Santa Barbara County officials wants to stop Floatopia from happening at UCSB this weekend. Anyone caught entering the beach will be subject to a citation or arrest.
SLO County retailers caught selling alcohol to minors
Of 47 tobacco retailers surveyed in San Luis Obispo County, 14 sold tobacco to a minor decoy.
Local physician bolsters student awareness of health effects of alcohol
A local physician and former alcoholic strives to promote national student awareness of the little-publicized effects of alcohol, including various cancers and osteoporosis.
Freshmen will get shorter WOW next year
Due to recent concerns that this past Week of Welcome program was associated with an increase in alcohol consumption, citations and arrests, a committee is considering changes to Cal Poly’s orientation programs.
Students go wild during Week of Welcome
The University Police Department (UPD) gave 42 citations and arrested 43 people between move-in day Sept. 12 and Sept. 21.
BLOG: Authorities crack down on parties
For local students celebrating one final week of summer vacation with alcohol-filled events, police want to send the message that drunken behavior won’t be tolerated. Students should expect an increased police presence and DUI checkpoints both on-campus and around town for the next few weeks.
BLOG: Study links heavy consumption of beer and spirits with cancer
Researchers found statistically significant relationships between heavy consumption of beer and spirits and six different cancers.