The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

'Very sorry': NRL player faces court for drink driving

A young NRL star "miscalculated" his blood alcohol level when getting behind the wheel hours after drinking alcohol, a magistrate has heard.

AAP · Jul 21

Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming "discriminatory treatment" by Ottawa against American alcohol, automobile and dairy products.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20

82-Year-Old Tells Senate 'We Shouldn't Have Fewer Freedoms' and Wins Care Home Happy Hour Law

Anita LeBrun's successful campaign led to a new Minnesota law allowing assisted living facilities to serve alcohol during social events, promoting resident autonomy and social connection.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Florida man says no to friend’s idea of drinking beer during Uber ride. Her response leaves the driver jumping out of the cab

And now she has been banned from Uber.

We Got This Covered · Jul 18

Laos defends handling of tainted-alcohol deaths

Authorities in Laos said on Saturday they could not determine blame or cause of death in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol because their families had refused to allow autopsies.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

In the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Canada has seen a similar decline, according to the national statistics agency. The Brewers of Europe trade association says the story is the same in the European Union.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

The World Cup gave beer sales a boost. But will it last?

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Fatty Liver? These 3 Science-Backed Drinks May Help

Fatty liver disease often develops silently, showing few or no symptoms until the condition becomes more serious. Modern lifestyles, processed foods, lack of exercise, and excess alcohol have made it increasingly common worldwide. While there is no magic drink that can cure fatty liver, experts say that combining a healthy…

MyLifeXP · Jul 17

Using Alcohol to Cope with Stress in Early Adulthood May Permanently Alter How Your Brain Handles Future Stress

New 2026 research finds stress-driven drinking in early adulthood may permanently damage brain circuitry linked to decision-making, relapse, and cognitive decline.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Can you be charged with drunk driving if you only smell of alcohol?

The Uttarakhand High Court stated alcohol smell alone is insufficient for drunk driving charges. Scientific evidence like blood tests is now mandatory to prove intoxication levels. This ruling came after a fatal road accident involving Amar Singh near Badrinath Dham. The court quashed culpable homicide charges due to lack of…

The Economic Times · Jul 16