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Quote of the Day – Booze and fitness don’t mix

“Alcohol was involved.”

Ravalli Republic reporter Perry Backus quoting court records in a story about one man assaulting another with a piece of exercise equipment resembling an elliptical machine

Be careful out there – Police, groups warn of dangers of alcohol and rape

(Image: GenderAcross Borders.com)

On a sadly serious note as we go into the weekend – Missoula police have taken at least two reports this month from women who were sexually assaulted, but can’t remember many of the details because they’d had too much to drink.

This is tough all around: On the women, [...]

Chief justice pitches ballot measure for alcohol abuse treatment, prevention

From the Associated Press:

The state’s Supreme Court chief justice is advocating a new ballot measure that would use alcohol tax money for prevention and treatment efforts.

Mike McGrath, who used to be the state’s attorney general, pitched the plan to a legislative committee Tuesday.

Lawmakers are mulling changes to the state’s drunk [...]