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Why do I wake up thirsty?

If you wake up in the morning feeling thirsty, you might be dehydrated.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2022

Kowanyama's takeaway liquor licence has good and bad sides for remote Cape York community

To enter this Queensland pub you have to blow in the bag, and you have to blow zero — even for takeaways. But the effect of Kowanyama's takeaway liquor licence has good and bad sides.

ABC News · Aug 14, 2022

‘Recovery’ will be different for every patient fighting addiction, but it is always worth pursuing

The idealised result for people with mental illnesses is to rapidly return to their ‘normal’ level of functioning. This isn’t always possible

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2022

Cricket club's winter events plans met with online backlash

A fan zone for the football World Cup has been mooted at Sefton Park CC

Liverpool Echo · Aug 12, 2022

Study: Veterans are reluctant in seeking help for sleep, substance issues

The findings also show a link between willingness to seek help among veterans of color and incidence of discrimination. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 12, 2022

Police: Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged before arrest

Police in Las Vegas say former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when he was found in his damaged sports car this week and arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Sukhumvit speakeasy

Located on the underground level of The Coach Hotel Sukhumvit 14 Bangkok and behind wrought iron doors, Abandoned Mansion Bangkok is a new speakeasy inspired by America's Prohibition and notorious gangsters associated with the ban on alcohol period.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11, 2022

Support service 'extremely concerned' over Ayrshire alcohol death figures as referrals in one region rocket

Ayrshire Council on Alcohol says it has seen a spike in referrals in East Ayrshire after the pandemic.

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Nicotine Patches, Nasal Sprays May Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Nicotine patches, gums and nasal sprays prescribed to stop people smoking may also help them cut down on alcohol, suggests a new study.

Zenger · Aug 11, 2022

Girl, 13, becomes one of Scotland's youngest criminals after being convicted of battering teen

The girl was just 12 when she lured the 17-year-old victim to a flat in Craigneuk, Lanarkshire. They were drinking alcohol but violence erupted after the older girl answered a phone call from police.

Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022