Poll: Young Adults Drive Increased Belief that Alcohol Consumption Is ‘Detrimental’
Young people ages 18 to 34 are driving the increased belief that moderate alcohol consumption is “detrimental” to one’s health, a new Gallup poll found.
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Texas Mother Accused of Leaving Young Daughters for Several Hours to Drink, Gamble
A Texas mother is accused of leaving her young daughters at home for hours to go gambling and drinking.
French Court Rules Man Has Legal Right to Not Be ‘Fun’ at Work
France’s highest court has ruled that a man was wrongfully terminated from his job because he has the legal right to refuse to participate in “fun” activities that he viewed as excessive and humiliating.
Finland’s Millennial Feminist PM Denies Drug Use After Party Rave Footage Emerges
Finland’s millennial feminist prime minister Sanna Marin has denied allegations of drug use after footage of her partying emerged on social media.
WHO Triggers UK Left, Libertarians by Saying Women of Childbearing Age Should Not Drink
The World Health Organization (WHO) has infuriated leftists and libertarians by suggesting that women of childbearing age should not drink alcohol, lest they inadvertently harm unborn children in early pregnancy.
Connecticut Democrat Lawmakers Boozing in Legislative Office Bldg., Give Drunk Floor Speeches
Drunkenness has been reported among some Connecticut Democrats as lawmakers have been voting remotely during the pandemic.
Police: Walmart Bans Woman for Drinking While Riding Cart in Parking Lot
Employees at a Texas Walmart store have banned a woman from the premises after authorities witnessed her taking a joyride on an electric cart while drinking wine out of a can of Pringles potato chips, police said.
‘They Are Not Angels’ — Donald Trump Blasts Hypocritical Senators for Smearing Brett Kavanaugh
“I happen to know some United States senators,” Trump said. “One on the other side, who is pretty aggressive…”
Wisconsin Driver Leaves ‘Pity’ Note on Car Parked in Metered Lot, Does Not Get Ticket
A Wisconsin driver who had a bit too much to drink one night decided not to drink and drive and, instead, left his car overnight in a metered parking lot.
Philippines President-Elect: I Won’t Live in Presidential Palace Because It Is Haunted
Populist firebrand Rodrigo Duterte is ready to assume the presidency of the Philippines in June, preparing an array of zero-tolerance laws against crime, including bans on public smoking and late-night drinking. What he will not be preparing for is a move into the presidential palace, he says, because he has been there and it is haunted.
SURVEY: Problem Drinking Soars, 33 Million U.S. Adults Affected
Alcohol problems affect almost 33 million adults and most have never sought treatment, according to a government survey that suggests rates have increased in recent years. The study is the first national estimate based on a new term, “alcohol use disorder,” in a widely used psychiatric handbook that was updated in 2013.
Cinco de Mayo Drinking Criticized
On Tuesday, the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated in California, and despite the spate of drinking parties that will ensue, some want the holiday to return to a more sober celebration of Mexican independence from France.
Hangover Cure Found on 1,900-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Papyrus
Hiding a hangover in ancient Egypt would’ve taken some work. Rather than popping an ibuprofen for a pounding drunken headache, people in Egypt may have worn a leafy necklace.
Everytown: Do You Really Want to Give Guns to Your ‘Drunk’ Daughters?
On March 19, Everytown for Gun Safety tweeted to proponents of campus carry, asking if giving guns to their “drunk, college-age daughters” is really a great idea
Aaron Hernandez Partied Hard on Night of Murder
Former New England Patriots end Aaron Hernandez was tight only in his gratuity on June 17, 2013, the night of Odin Lloyd’s murder.
College That Inspired ‘Animal House’ Bans Liquor on Campus
In a case of life coming full circle, the college that inspired the film Animal House, Dartmouth College, will ban hard alcohol on campus due to what Dartmouth President Philip J. Hanlon called “extreme behaviors,” adding that “it is hard alcohol — rather than just beer or wine — that lands students on a hospital gurney.”
Excessive Drinking Linked to Two Deaths Near UC Berkeley
Two separate alcohol-related incidents resulted in the premature deaths of two college students who passed away after excessive drinking near UC Berkeley.
