All Alcohol statements that are False

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Alzheimer's a major public health concern

media reports

Viral media reports

Drinking champagne could help prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

— PolitiFact Georgia on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

False

Beer is big business

Smith

By allowing brewpubs to sell beer, Georgia could become like Mexico with only a couple of manufacturers controlling all aspects of market.

— PolitiFact Georgia on Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

False

Teen drinking rates falling, not rising

Denuccio

"We've seen the increase of alcohol use for underage kids even though alcohol has been illegal ... for kids under 21."

— PolitiFact Rhode Island on Friday, March 13th, 2015

False

Physicians, fix thy statistics

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

"Rhode Island’s teen binge drinking rate is double the national average."

— PolitiFact Rhode Island on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013

False

Take a deep breath, Bill

O'Reilly

"The 'Denver Post' has actually hired an editor to promote pot."

— PunditFact on Thursday, December 12th, 2013

False

Sadly, a few districts are lacking

Johnson

Says "Every legislative district in the state has at least one craft brewery and countless home brewers."

— PolitiFact Oregon on Saturday, April 27th, 2013

False

Marijuana not easier to get than alcohol among youth

Ajello

"Lots of studies seem to indicate that minors find it very easy to get marijuana, easier than to get alcohol."

— PolitiFact Rhode Island on Saturday, February 16th, 2013

False

At least three other states make it a family affair

Health First Wisconsin

Health First Wisconsin

"Wisconsin is the only state that allows parents or guardians to purchase alcohol for their children – regardless of whether that child is seven or 20 years old – at bars and restaurants."

— PolitiFact Wisconsin on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

False

Sunday alcohol sales claim seems all wet

Georgia state senators

Georgia state senators

Say easing restrictions on selling alcohol on Sundays will result in more traffic crashes and fatalities.

— PolitiFact Georgia on Friday, March 18th, 2011

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