In the news . . .

Washington liquor store expansions a sign of hard times (Seattle PI)

Whispering about the state liquor monopoly (Seattle PI)

Program tries to identify problem drinkers before problems start (New York Times)

Alcohol abuse by GIs soars since -03 (USA Today)

Underage drinking ordinance pays off (The Gainesville Sun)

Higher drinking age linked to less binge drinking -- except in college students (Science Daily)