The mission of Project Extra Mile is to advocate for evidence-based policies and practices to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harms.
Omaha, Nebraska
Joined September 2010
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It’s time for facts on Friday. Fact: Drinking alcohol in any form raises breast cancer risk. AICR recommends that for cancer prevention, it's best not to drink alcohol. And that's true whether you drink wine, beer or liquor. Learn more here: bit.ly/37Cd85k
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It's myth-bust Monday. Myth: Red wine is healthy. Truth: Fewer than 40% of people are aware that alcohol poses a cancer risk. But it does, especially for breast cancer. That risk starts at relatively low amounts of alcohol. Know the guidelines: bit.ly/2HX52tr
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Alcohol after cancer—is it safe? Research from AICR’s CUP Global has found that even less than one drink per day of any kind of alcohol increases the risk of breast, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. Skip or reduce alcohol intake. bit.ly/37Cd85k
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Alcohol is linked to at least 7 types of cancer. AICR Nutrition Advisor Karen Collins shares this update for safe drinking. Even light drinking can raise your cancer risk. If you do choose to drink, drinking less, and less frequently, is always better. bit.ly/3S7hA5v
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It's myth-bust Monday. Myth: Red wine is a healthy choice. Truth: Alcohol poses a cancer risk, even red wine. The evidence is stronger than ever linking alcohol to increased risk of breast cancer. Know the guidelines: bit.ly/2HX52tr
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Alcohol and cancer are directly linked. It's not just heavy drinking—any level of alcohol use increases cancer risk. Understanding the risks is the first step toward prevention. Learn more at: bit.ly/4sM39ol
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To reduce colorectal cancer risk: Get cancer screenings; be active daily; cut back on alcohol, red meat and processed meat; get more fiber. Learn more: bit.ly/3FQMqrj
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It's time for Facts on Friday, and here's an important one: For over 10 yrs, researchers have investigated the effectiveness of AICR’s 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations. They really work! Eat well and be active to reduce cancer risk. Learn more: bit.ly/3HYdGHr
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Every DUI arrest is a potential life saver. Last night in Omaha, at one the busiest intersections in town, Trooper Meyer made this DUI arrest near 72nd and Dodge.
That’s over 3.5x the legal limit. Always drive sober.
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An alliance of 60 UK NGOs is calling for minimum alcohol pricing in England to help address a "catastrophic" 42% rise in alcohol deaths since the covid pandemic. @aha_UK
bbc.com/news/articles/c7ve15…
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Omaha gas station cited for selling alcohol to a minor for the second time in 2 years | Click on the image to read the full story ketv.com/article/omaha-gas-s…
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You asked and we answered. We have compiled a list of all fatal crashes for 2024, their locations and causes. Please remember to follow all laws of the road and pay attention to your surroundings.
🔗: nossmedia.com/2024-fatal-cra…
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Just because it’s the weekend doesn’t mean you don’t have to be responsible. Drive sober or get pulled over
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In this issue: Alcohol deaths hit record high in England; Study to see alcohol-free impact on young; Bingeing plus genetics multiply liver risk; Sperm impact longer than expected
philcain.com/alcohol-review-…
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Americans are drinking more post-pandemic. Drunk driving deaths have increased 15% since 2020, and Increased access to alcohol through pandemic-era relaxations on effective policies is causing serious harm. @NHTSAgov
nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drun…
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"It’s pretty clear why people don’t drink–the real question is why do people continue to drink when they don’t want to?" The answer is likely less individualistic and more societal, driven by marketing and availability and affordability. @mlothianmclean
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Ireland will become no 1 in the world 👏🏻 to require alcoholic beverages to display health warnings that they could potentially cause cancer, a long-awaited decision welcomed by health advocates but vociferously opposed by drinks producers worldwide. politico.eu/article/ireland-…
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Minimum unit pricing for alcohol was associated with a 13% decrease in deaths from alcohol consumption in Scotland, according to a new study.
Read this and more in our latest issue: hubs.ly/Q01MkvP90
ALT Cover of The Lancet, 22nd April 2023 issue. The quote reads, "The implementation of minimum unit pricing legislation was associated with significant reductions in deaths, and reductions in hospitalisations, wholly attributable to alcohol consumption."
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New Study: Alcohol Taxation Among 12 Most Efficient Ways to Eradicate #Poverty, Promote #Development
💡@BjornLomborg study identified 30 cost-effective interventions to reach #SDGs in fastest way possible
💡movendi.ngo/news/2023/04/18/…
#AlcPolPrio #Tax4SDGs #Fin4Dev @ncdalliance
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@lavistapolice will be having extra patrol out looking for those who are DUI as part of "Drug Impaired Driving- High Visibility Enforcement" to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes in Nebraska. Drive High...Get a DUI!!! @CityofLaVista @NebraskaDOT
