Drinking
Happy New Year! Now About That Hangover...
If your voice ricochets through your skull like the sound of a snowplow on rough pavement, face it: You've got a hangover. Happy New Year!
Are Liquor Stores Open on New Year's Eve 2020? See Opening Hours
Be sure to check your local liquor laws, which can vary by state or county, before visiting a venue to stock up on alcohol.
Election Night 2020 Drinking Game Ideas—Bingo, Buzzwords, and Mustaches
How to make what could be a very stressful evening slightly more enjoyable? Play an election night drinking game.
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These cocktail recipes are totally easy to re-create and amazingly scrumptious. Be your own bartender tomorrow night and try these out ASAP!
Duke Student Says People Should 'Get Drunk and Walk Around' to Cope
In a column for Duke's student-run media organization, a senior suggested that bars and parties aren't necessary to beat the "pandemic blues," and that having a few drinks and walking around could help capture some of that college excitement.
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AMPLIFY - Health & WellnessDetox From Quarantine Toxicity And Binge Drinking
With the threat of the coronavirus and all the changes it has brought, many feel anxious and are overall stressed. It is tempting to self-medicate with alcohol, but remember that it is mainly a depressant with detrimental long-term effects.
Binge-Drinking Mice Can Control Themselves After Scientists Tweak Brains
The rodents involved in a study went from drinking the equivalent of a glass of wine at dinner as opposed to a bottle, co-author J.R. Haun of the Medical University of South Carolina said.
Drunk Elephants Are Wreaking Adorable Havoc and Living Their Best Lives
A photo of two elephants passed out after drinking too much corn wine went viral, as people celebrated the pair's passion for hooch.
'I'm Ready to Drink Tonight' Wins The Internet For Oscar Speeches Sunday
Bong Joon-Ho needed a translator for most of his acceptance speeches Sunday night for winning Oscar awards as director of the movie 'Parasite,' but it was English toast that brought down the house.
In Japan, Even Light Drinking Has Been Linked to Cancer
Cancer is the primary cause of death in Japan. Researchers found the more a person drank, the more likely they were to develop cancer.
A Single Dose of Ketamine Could Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Down: Study
"Given that the entire experimental 'intervention' was a one-off session that lasted around an hour, this level of effect was pretty striking," a co-author of the study told "Newsweek."
Scientists Find Compulsive Drinking-Linked Brain Circuit in Mice
"My mind was blown," a co-author of the study told Newsweek of the finding.
Yuengling Hershey Chocolate Porter: Where You Can Buy Limited-Edition Beer
The collaboration between the famous beer and chocolate companies will be released mid-October and will be available in select states.
Trump Administration's Repeal of Clean Water Act Raises Contamination Fears
Researchers found that toxins in U.S. waterways could equate to four cases of cancer in a lifetime for every 100,000 U.S. citizens. However, some experts question these claims.
Four Loko's New Sour Hard Seltzer Has 14 Percent Alcohol Volume
Four Loko, which has a lofty reputation for getting customers inebriated with its monster-sized malt drink, is entering the hard seltzer game.
United Airlines Says Its Pilots Must Stop Drinking Earlier Before Flying
United released a memo telling its pilots to cut themselves off at least 12 hours before flying. The FAA standard is eight hours before flying.
4th of July: Which Liquor Stores Are Open on Independence Day?
Ten states still allow dry counties.
Man Drowns in Cruise Ship Swimming Pool After Partying on Pool Deck
The man was found at the bottom of the Caribbean Princess' Neptune Pool early in the morning of June 14.
7 Best Gay Bars in San Francisco
San Francisco's gay bar scene is as legendary as its LGBTQ history.
7 Spirits You Need to Be Drinking
Jonathan Ray, author of the encyclopedic guide 'That's the Spirit,' shares his favorite whiskies, liqueurs, grappa and more.
How Ya Like Them Apples? The Perfect Cider for Every Occasion
'Cider Insider' author Susanna Forbes reveals which hard ciders are best for foodies, wine lovers, the great outdoors, and more.
Norway's Health Advice: 'Smoke, Drink and Eat as Much Red Meat' as You Want
Norway's new Elderly and Public Health Minister Sylvi Listhaug does not "plan to be the moral police, and will not tell people how to live their lives."
Perfect Wine Pairings For America's Favorite Foods
We present a definitive and highly subjective guide on what to drink with some of America's favorite meals.
Organic vs. Natural Wine: What You Need to Know
Organic and natural wines are all the rage these days—but what's the difference between them and why should we care? Our wine expert breaks down everything you need to know.
Kris Jenner Is the Reason Kim Kardashian Went Teetotal
"She was like, 'One day you're not going to be able to have babies. You can't do this. You're going to ruin yourself.'"
Easter Island Heads Mystery Solved?
Anthropologist Carl Lipo has discovered the Rapa Nui learned to draw freshwater from the top layer of the ocean.
A Beer a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Researchers have warned that current drinking guidelines could put a person's health at risk.
The States That Drink the Most (and Least) Alcohol
We've ranked the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia according to which drink the most—and least—alcohol.
How Does A Hangover Affect Your Brain?
People's driving abilities may still be impaired the next day.
Drinking Alcohol Can Lead to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Seven or more alcoholic beverages per week can increase a man's risk of having a high-grade tumor.