May 7th, 2014 by WCBC Radio
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed a measure into law this week that will ban the sale of alcohol that is 190-proof and stronger. The new law had strong backing from leaders of colleges and universities. Dr Jonathan Gibralter, president of Frostburg State University, who attended a bill signing ceremony, said that grain alcohol is seen as a cheap and reliable way to get drunk quickly, sometimes without the person knowing it. He noted that the inexpensive cost equates to about 35 cents a drink. Gibralter said the combination of the high potency and low cost, unfortunately makes it a popular drink among college students…