By Rev. Mark Creech Winston Salem Journal March 31, 2024 There has been a recent increase in underage drunk driving incidents in North Carolina. Promising futures have been extinguished, families left reeling in anguish, and futures irreparably altered. These heartbreaking events serve as a poignant reminder of the profound consequences of underage drinking and reckless […]
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Study Finds Alcohol-Related Deaths Surged During Pandemic. Omnibus Alcohol Bills in N.C. Contribute
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 8, 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns resulted in more than simply episodes of loneliness, stress and isolation for millions of Americans. It also led to a major increase in alcohol-related deaths in the U.S., according to a new CDC study. The study, released in late […]
Washington State Eyes .05 BAC Limit for Drunk Driving; NC Should Follow Suit
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 2, 2024 Washington may soon become the second U.S. state to lower its legal blood alcohol level for driving from .08 to .05. The Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, says North Carolina should take note and follow suit. Safety-conscious lawmakers in both states […]
Dry January Encourages People to Consider Health Benefits of Abstaining from Alcohol
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League January 5, 2024 With the U.S. public growing increasingly critical of moderate drinking, a pro-family leader says “Dry January” is an ideal time for Americans who consume alcohol to consider the health benefits of abstaining. Dry January launched in the United Kingdom in 2013 but has since spread worldwide […]
Seeing Life Through a Bottle
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew 20 Reasons for Not Drinking Alcohol Stated in the Bible 1. It slows the thinking process (Proverbs 31:4–5).2. It makes one dizzy (Job 12:25).3. It is associated with self-centeredness (Hab. 2:5).4. It causes sickness (Jer. 25:27).5. It causes forgetfulness (Prov. 31:6–7).6. It produces delirious dreams (Prov. 23:33).7. It […]
Preserving the Essence of Christmas: Rev. Creech on Avoiding Drunk Driving Tragedies
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 22, 2023 December is laden with decisions: what to buy for whom, where to spend the holidays, what to make for Christmas dinner. The list goes on. But one of the most important choices anyone can make any time of year is not to drink and drive, says […]
Parental Responsibility and Underage Drinking During the Holidays
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 15, 2023 As children count down the days until Christmas, U.S. public health officials are counting up the alcoholic drinks being consumed by adults and, all too often, by teens. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, on an average day in December, more than 11,000 […]
From Cheers to Concerns: The Holiday Season’s Impact on Alcohol Consumption
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 8, 2023 Tis the season for Christmas cheer, but for many, “getting into the holiday spirit” is an all too literal proposition. Alcohol consumption increases drastically between the day before Thanksgiving (also known as Blackout Wednesday) and New Year’s Day. In fact, a study conducted by Alcohol […]
Critics Slam Appointments: Alcohol Industry Allies to Lead Health Outcomes Study
‘This is something to be deeply concerned about,’ says Rev. Creech By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 30, 2023 In what can only be described as a case of “the fox guarding the hen house,” the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has appointed a couple of bosom buddies of the booze industry […]
Car Crash by N.C. Minor Sparks Call for Dialogue about Dangers of Underage Drinking
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League October 27, 2023 The recent charging of a North Carolina bartender for serving underage patrons who subsequently were involved in a dangerous crash should spark dialogue within churches and families of the dangers of alcohol, says a pro-family leader. Bartender Ryan Patrick Henry, 41, of 4118 Kitchen and Bar […]