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Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

A liquor and gaming regulator has warned licensed venues that influencers soliciting free drinks via QR code challenges risk severe breaches of alcohol laws.

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Umling La: The World's Highest Motorable Road and What Altitude Does to Your Body

What Umling La Actually IsThe Border Roads Organisation opened Umling La to civilian vehicles in 2021, connecting the remote Demchok sector of Ladakh at 19,024 feet above sea level. That puts it above Everest Base Camp at 17,600 feet and above the Siachen base at roughly 12,000 feet. The air…

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Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: 'Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut' and a funny lesson on self-discipline

American writer Ernest Hemingway was a man famous for living a life of intense action, bold words, and heavy drinking. He spent his years fighting in wars, hunting big game, fishing in open seas, and writing classic novels. Along the way, he developed a reputation for being a tough guy…

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Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Higher-risk alcohol use by men has been found to be associated with engaging in intimate partner violence over time, as researchers call for policy changes.

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Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

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5 Painful Joint Conditions That Are Commonly Mistaken for Arthritis But Need Different Treatment

Bursitis: The Inflammation That Sits Just Outside the JointBursae are small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the space between bone and soft tissue. When one gets inflamed, a condition called bursitis, the pain lands directly over the joint and feels indistinguishable from arthritis to most people. The shoulder, hip, and knee…

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What Gout Is Telling You About Your Uric Acid Levels and Long-Term Kidney Health

The attack is a symptom. The acid is the problem.Gout announces itself with a specificity that few conditions match: a single joint, usually the big toe, becomes so inflamed that even a bedsheet touching it is unbearable. That inflammation is caused by monosodium urate crystals depositing in joint tissue when…

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6 Foods Indians Eat Daily That Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation and Joint Pain

Refined Sugar: The Chai Problem Nobody Talks AboutTwo teaspoons of sugar in the morning chai, two more in the afternoon cup, a mithai at the office, by evening, the average Indian has consumed enough refined sugar to meaningfully raise inflammatory markers. A 2014 analysis published in the American Journal of…

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Poison Center Warns That Caffeine Hides How Drunk Someone Is Without Lowering Their Blood Alcohol

Caffeine masks intoxication without reducing blood alcohol, a poison center warns. The mechanism, the risks, and the signs of alcohol poisoning.

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Thirst by John Robins audiobook review – an ex-drinker’s darkly funny journey

The comedian and broadcaster narrates the heartfelt and at times self-lacerating account of his relationship with alcohol

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Kurupt Reveals Eminem Quietly Paid for His Rehab After Alcohol Addiction Left Him in a Three-Week Coma

Kurupt reveals Eminem secretly funded his rehab after severe alcohol addiction led to seizures and a coma, highlighting their bond and shared understanding of addiction recovery.

International Business Times UK

Eminem paid for rapper Kurupt to get treatment for his alcohol addiction

Rapper Kurupt suffered multiple seizures and spent three weeks in a coma due to alcohol addiction.

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AlcoBev makers challenge FSSAI directive over flavoring, labelling norms in High Courts

In a significant move, United Spirits and Associated Alcohol & Breweries are contesting a directive from the food regulator regarding flavor regulations. They've launched court cases aimed at questioning the FSSAI’s stance on allowing flavors that mimic natural profiles. This legal action highlights a broader industry dialogue with the food…

The Economic Times

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

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VA Launches a Randomized Trial Testing Whether Semaglutide Can Reduce Drinking in Veterans

The VA opened enrollment in CRAVE, a placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide for alcohol use disorder in more than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers.

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VA Begins Enrolling 600 Veterans in Trial Testing Whether Semaglutide Reduces Alcohol Use

The VA launched a placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide for alcohol use disorder in 600 veterans. No results exist yet. Here is what it tests.

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“I was struggling at home and struggling on tour. I’ve had a real problem with alcohol again”: Inspired by a Neil Peart quote, Napalm Death’s Shane Embury embraced his prog tendencies to search his soul

The bassist’s desire to “jump into the unknown” inspired Bridge To Revolution, his most progressive album yet, as the Rush fanatic continues work on his Cardiacs-inspired project

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Nathu La Pass Travel Guide: Permits, Altitude, and What Awaits at India's Border With China

What Nathu La Actually Is, and Why It MattersNathu La sits at 14,140 feet in the Sikkim Himalayas, about 54 kilometres east of Gangtok, on the old Silk Road trade route between India and Tibet. The pass was sealed after the 1962 Sino-Indian War and remained closed for 44 years.…

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‘What drugs do you want’? Senate inquiry allegations reveal the murky dangers of betting inducements

A former NRL player yesterday alleged shocking inducements from betting companies to keep gambling, including receiving cocaine as well as free alcohol and food at race meetings.

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Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.

The Economic Times

‘My organs were just seizing up': Phil Collins reveals near-death battle after alcohol addiction

Phil Collins faced a life-threatening health crisis due to alcohol addiction complications. His organs began shutting down during a hospitalization in Switzerland last year. Doctors and family members feared they might lose the legendary singer. He has remained sober since surviving this critical medical emergency. Collins also anticipates his Rock…

The Guardian - UK

Phil Collins details serious alcoholism: ‘People were coming to say goodbye’

Pop and rock legend tells Sunday Times of drinking problem and ill health after final Genesis tour in 2021

Times Life

5 Silent Causes of Liver Cirrhosis in Non-Drinkers in India: Fatty Liver, Hepatitis and More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Epidemic Nobody Sees ComingNonalcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD, is now the most common chronic liver condition in India, affecting an estimated 9 to 32 percent of the general population, according to data published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. The numbers are worse…

Bangkok Post

Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

SAMUT SAKHON - With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

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Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol

Former rugby league player turned TikTok influencer tells parliamentary inquiry his spiralling addiction to gambling cost him about $1m

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