People with alcohol use disorder impaired after heavy drinking, despite claims of higher tolerance
People with alcohol use disorder impaired after heavy drinking, despite claims of higher tolerance UChicago Medicine Written By Matt Wood June 19, 2023 While heavy drinkers can tolerate a certain amount of alcohol better than light or moderate drinkers, the concept of “holding your liquor” is more nuanced than commonly believed, according to new research […]
Why drinking alcohol affects women more than men
Why drinking alcohol affects women more than men A man, for example, can be a heavy drinker for 20 to 30 years and have moderate difficulties, but a woman can be a heavy drinker for only five years and develop moderate health issues, says Dr Manish Machave, Consulting Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgeon, Ruby […]
Warning that drinking ANY amount of alcohol may raise risk of 60 diseases – including 33 that had never been linked to booze before
Warning that drinking ANY amount of alcohol may raise risk of 60 diseases – including 33 that had never been linked to booze before Liver cirrhosis, strokes and cancer are known risks of drinking alcohol But researchers now say it can raise the chances of gout, cataracts and fractures Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ June 8, 2023 Drinking […]
Social & Systematic Influence of Alcohol
Social & Systematic Influence of Alcohol Khadi Oluwatoyin and Ryann Cooke from the Sober Black Girls Club tackle issues of alcoholism and how it affects the Black community. The Grio By James L. Gilmore June 1, 2023 Approximately 43.5% of Black American adults drink alcohol on a daily basis and 7.4% struggles with alcohol addiction, […]
Teens who are dependent on booze ‘at greater risk of depression’ — is your child at risk?
Teens who are dependent on booze ‘at greater risk of depression’ — is your child at risk? The U.S. Sun By Joe Davies June 1, 2023 STOPPING teens drinking too much alcohol could reduce their risk of depression in their 20s, researchers say. Eighteen-year-olds who struggle to stop drinking once they start have a 15 […]
Why Does Day Drinking Feel Different?
Why Does Day Drinking Feel Different? A buzz in the sun can hit harder than dinnertime drinks. Experts shed light on the science. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ May 31, 2023 A poolside margarita, a frosty beer at a Memorial Day barbecue – summer, you could argue, is made for a cold drink on a hot day. But […]
Study Shows Average Drinker Consumes Nearly A Whopping 75,000 Calories in Alcohol
Study Shows Average Drinker Consumes Nearly A Whopping 75,000 Calories in Alcohol Whiskey Raiders By Cynthia Mersten May 30, 2023 A new study done by DrinkWell revealed the number of calories in alcohol the average drinker consumes on an annual basis — and it’s supersized, to say the least. The average drinker imbibes nearly 75,000 […]
Hangxiety: what is it, symptoms, how long does it last and how to manage it?
Hangxiety: what is it, symptoms, how long does it last and how to manage it? Hangovers are no longer just about the awful physical effects – now there are psychological problems to contend with as well National World By Rhona Shennan May 22, 2023 After a big night of drinking, a hangover is something that […]
A man allegedly tried to switch places with his dog when he was pulled over for speeding and showed signs of intoxication
A man allegedly tried to switch places with his dog when he was pulled over for speeding and showed signs of intoxication Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/ May 16, 2023 A man who was pulled over for speeding on Saturday in Colorado attempted an unusual tactic in an effort to avoid arrest: He tried to switch places with […]
Inflation drives consumers to drink at home
Inflation drives consumers to drink at home Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ By Georgie Collins May 17, 2023 To avoid rising inflation costs, 26% of US consumers are spending more money on beverages to drink at home rather than going out to bars, new data has found. Beverage e-commerce platform Drizly has published its fifth annual Consumer Trend […]