CORVALLIS, Ore. — The city of Corvallis has fired its new economic development officer, after she was booked for DUII. “One mistake out of a lifetime of trying to do the right thing can take everything away from you in an instant,” said Murphy. It was a mistake that cost Melissa Murphy her job. But … Continue reading »
Study: Alcohol, Diet Soda Risky Mix
(CNN) — When people mix diet instead of regular soda with their alcohol, they get more intoxicated, according to a new study. Researchers recruited 16 college students and had the young adults drink vodka with regular soda at a strength that was the equivalent of four mixed drinks. They took a breathalyzer test and passed. … Continue reading »
Lane County Combating Alcohol Abuse
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County Public Health says a recent survey reveals the average age area residents start drinking is 12, and more than 90 percent of the alcohol consumed is while binge drinking. That same survey also showed that Lane County’s alcohol-related death rates are two times the national average. As a result, the … Continue reading »
