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Hard Solo fizzles with regulator over under-age appeal

A well-known soft drink brand will change the packaging and name of its alcoholic version following public complaints that its design appealed to minors.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Lexington Council committee overwhelming backs expansion of Sunday alcohol sales

A move to expand alcohol sales on Sunday in Lexington is now before the full Urban County Council. The modification in current law got almost unanimous committee backing Tuesday.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2023

Who's lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we're in the dark

Alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling industries are among those that lobby government ministers and their advisors to help shape public policy.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2023

Drunk man kills wife in Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: A 22-year-old person under the influence of liquor killed his wife by hitting her on the head with a stick when she opposed him consuming alcohol in heavy quantities.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

Man kills wife under liquor influence in Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: A 22-year-old person under the influence of liquor killed his wife by hitting her on the head with a stick when she opposed him consuming alcohol in heavy quantities.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

Hank Azaria on Matthew Perry’s intimate funeral: ‘We were alternately laughing and crying remembering him’

Azaria had previously credited Perry with helping him get sober

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Passenger claims bottle of tequila in his luggage came back with ‘shot’ missing

Shocked traveller believes booze was a hit with baggage handlers

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Brickbat: Driven to Drink

A Clarke County, Alabama, school bus driver has been charged with DUI and reckless endangerment. A Jackson Police Department officer pulled over the bus being driven by James Chaney after someone called to report a suspected drunk driver. A field sobriety test showed Chaney had a blood alcohol level of…

Reason · Nov 10, 2023

Smartphones Could Use Your Voice To Detect If You’re Drunk

Sensors in the smart devices could help determine a person's level of alcohol intoxication based on changes in their voice, say scientists.

Zenger · Nov 9, 2023