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California lawmakers reject bill to extend bar hours to 4 a.m. in West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Wednesday rejected legislation that would have allowed West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs to authorize weekend alcohol service until 4 a.m. at bars, nightclubs and restaurants.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022

'Oh well, wine o’clock': what midlife women told us about drinking – and why it's so hard to stop

Many of us enjoy a drink at the end of a stressful day. But for some, this is less of a discretionary treat and more of a nightly must-have.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022

Paul Pelosi sentenced to 5 days for DUI

Paul Pelosi was arrested on May 28 and was found to have a blood alcohol level above 0.08%

Salon · Aug 24, 2022

Nikolas Cruz: What are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and does the Parkland shooter have one?

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are conditions caused by an individual being exposed to alcohol before birth

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

'North-South health divide' is fuelled by COPD and alcohol problems: Research highlights impact of chronic disease on the North East

A new report shows that four illnesses play a disproportionate role in making the North East the least healthy area of England

Chronicle Live · Aug 23, 2022

Chemical imbalance theory of depression: clearing up some misconceptions

The scale of the response to our recent study finding that there was no support for the idea that low serotonin causes depression – the so-called “chemical imbalance” theory of depression – was enormous. Our paper is one of the 400 most shared of the 21 million papers that have…

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Site of old Movie House cinema on Dublin Road to be used as outdoor entertainments area

The Marcus Ward will host live music and serve alcohol and food in the new space

Belfast Live · Aug 23, 2022

Newcastle Caribbean restaurant's promise to neighbours who feared return of Happy Chip 'horror' years

KK’s Caribbean Cuisine has opened in the former Waterloo Street premises of the infamous Happy Chip

Chronicle Live · Aug 23, 2022

Hope Solo reveals shame of passing out drunk at wheel with her children in the car

‘I let alcohol get the better of me in this moment on this godawful day, and I will suffer the consequences for some time’

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Nikolas Cruz: Who was the Parkland shooter’s biological mother Brenda Woodard?

Killer’s defence team argues birth mother’s drink and drug abuse ‘poisoned him in the womb’

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022