American teens are ‘swapping alcohol for drugs’ Cannabis among teens increased 245 per cent between 2000 and 2020, with the largest rise coming since 2017 as many states decriminalised the drug The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Three expert tips for avoiding a hangover this festive season Beetroot has a secret trick that can help you Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022
World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar's 1 liquor store Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Woman horrified as family arranges 'alternate' Christmas after she bans booze A woman was left seriously upset after her husband's family arranged a separate Christmas celebration after she'd put a ban on boozing in her house, stating it was her house so her rules Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
Support for going sober in the bush as new program helps break the stigma of giving up alcohol Sober In The Country has now blossomed into a social impact enterprise and peer support network called the Bush Tribe, helping people in Australia's regions break the alcohol cycle. ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
We took the new Edinburgh flight to Norway and I have never seen such beauty First of all, we met so many fascinating and proud people while we were there and everyone had a really welcoming manner and the dry sarcastic sense of humour we are used to back home in Scotland. Edinburgh Live · Dec 3, 2022
Thieves raid parked lorry in Hamilton stealing £21k worth of alcohol Police have launched an investigation after alcohol worth over £21,000 was stolen from the back of a van parked at a service station Hamilton in the middle of the night. Glasgow Live · Dec 3, 2022
'I had a dry wedding - it was a dream come true but my guests were fuming' A bride who recently held her 'dream' wedding has gushed over how 'amazing' the ceremony was - but her guests were less than impressed as there was no booze on offer Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022
Petition for football to be saved from "morally bankrupt" FIFA reaches 100k signatures FIFA have come under intense scrutiny as the 2022 World Cup continues to be blighted by controversy, with fans having rainbow clothing confiscated and the sale of alcohol in stadiums banned Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022
Headingley cafe promises to ban Leeds 'Otley run' crawlers if it gets alcohol licence Those on the famed Otley Run in Leeds would be banned if it is allowed to sell booze Leeds Live · Dec 3, 2022
Bonnie received a call from a wine company out of the blue — and when she tried to complain, she was disconnected When Bonnie Tuttle received a telemarketing call from a wine retailer out of the blue, she told them she was sober — so she was shocked when they then tried to sell her alcohol. ABC News · Dec 2, 2022
‘Fan culture is changing’: England cheered by diverse crowds in Qatar Factors including scarcity of alcohol and travel costs have changed the face of England’s support, but will it last? The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
Woman wanted for disgraceful £133k charity fraud fails to show up to court Donna Wells took money meant for a charity that supports people with drug and alcohol problems Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022
Amsterdam bids to ban pub crawls and limit cannabis as good tourists 'do not pee through the mailbox' The tourist destination is seeking to clean up its image with a ban on smoking cannabis in public in the Red Light District and limiting sale of alcohol Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Dec 2, 2022 Ontario Enforces Ban on UFC Betting as Suspicion Grows Why does the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario have concerns? Plus, Kevin Holland previews Saturday’s headliner vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.
Nottingham Post · Dec 2, 2022 Widow pays heartbroken tribute to Mansfield dad-of-two killed by drink driver Mark Osborne, 48, of Mansfield Woodhouse, was killed when his motorbike was clipped by a swerving van on the A60, near Arnold, in July last year
AAP · Dec 2, 2022 NSW drink-driving rates rise as tests dive NSW needs to vastly increase alcohol breath tests during the Christmas holidays as more Australians get behind the wheel drunk, motoring group NRMA says.
ABC News · Dec 2, 2022 Port Augusta woman charged with manslaughter gets less jail time due to domestic violence A woman who killed her abusive partner believing it was reasonable to defend herself will be eligible for parole in six months, with her family calling for more culturally appropriate anti-violence support.
Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Gardaí to be out in force this Christmas with new roadside drug tests that work like antigen test The device can test for a greater range of drugs at the roadside
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022 As young people in rich countries drink less alcohol, elsewhere youth drinking is on the rise – podcast The amount of alcohol young people drink in many high-income countries has seen a marked decline since the early 2000s. But in many developing countries, the opposite is happening. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we talk to three experts studying trends in young people’s drinking habits to…
Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022 Older adults face Medicare hurdles for substance use treatment For the staff at the Senior Recovery Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, helping older adults overcome substance use disorders is a calling, said Christine Martinek, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor there.
ABC News · Nov 30, 2022 The drunker you get, the less likely you are to realise how drunk you are, study finds People with low blood alcohol levels are more likely to overestimate how drunk they are and those with high blood alcohol levels are more likely to underestimate, a new study finds.
Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022 Four in ten Brits will try to cut back on alcohol intake this Christmas, study finds An expert mixologist has created a series of low- and no-alcohol mocktail recipes to help Brits celebrate responsibly this festive season
The Walrus · Nov 30, 2022 A New Wave of Ciders Is Bringing a Refreshing Change to Cocktail Hour Tariq Ahmed founded Revel Cider in 2014—now he spends his days brewing batches of traditional and not-so-traditional ciders
Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022 Inside incredible £55million horse sale where the wealthiest splash their cash Four-time Group 1-winning filly Alcohol Free sold for a huge price at the Tattersalls sale, which recorded record turnover of around £55 million. She will race on in Australia from Gai Waterhouse's stable