The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Canada study debunks stereotypes of homeless people’s spending habits

Researchers find homeless people more likely to spend lump sum on housing and food and not ‘temptation goods’ such as alcohol

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023

BBC producers rapped over 'skewed' alcohol deaths graph

BBC Scotland producers have been rapped over a “skewed” bar graph critics said exaggerated the increase in alcohol-related deaths.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023

BBC pushing 'anti-indy agenda' with 'skewed' alcohol deaths chart, says SNP president

BBC Scotland has been accused of skewing a bar chart charting an increase in alcohol-related deaths to further an “anti-independence” agenda.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023

Alcohol may not give people ‘beer goggles’ after all

A new study has found that despite popular belief, people may not get “beer goggles” after having a few drinks. Researchers in California have found that “consuming a few alcoholic drinks does not make others seem more attractive”, reported the New Scientist, but the alcohol “may give people the courage to…

The Week · Aug 30, 2023

Drinking alcohol does not make people look more attractive, study suggests

Research suggests alcohol may give people liquid courage to approach those they find attractive.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

‘Beer goggles’ study finds alcohol does not make people seem better looking

US research casts doubt on anecdotal evidence, but suggests drinking may give you ‘courage’ to approach attractive people

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Ban on alcohol advertising not entirely ruled out, says minister

Scotland’s alcohol and drugs policy minister Elena Whitham has said a controversial advertising ban shelved earlier this year is not off the table.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023

10 Skincare Ingredients to Avoid If You Have Sensitive Skin, According to Experts

Alcohol is enemy number one.

Marie Claire · Aug 29, 2023

Minister says ban on alcohol advertising is not entirely ruled out

Elena Whitham was speaking as figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol in 2022 – the highest figure since 2008.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Concerns as underage Scots use online grocery apps to buy vapes and alcohol

Concerns have been raised about underagers using online grocery apps to buy vapes and alcohol in Perth and Kinross.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023