Thursday’s briefing: Nottingham Forest’s European return ends all square Premier League sides made light work of lower league opposition in the Carabao Cup. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Wayne Rooney: I would be dead had Coleen not helped me with alcohol problem The 39-year-old, United’s record goalscorer, has spoken about “struggling massively” with his drinking. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Wayne Rooney opens up on struggles with alcohol abuse: ‘Without Coleen I’d be dead’ ‘I honestly believe if she weren't there I'd be dead,’ Rooney said as he opened up on his insecurities and vulnerabilities in an interview with Rio Ferdinand The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
“AITA For Telling My Husband He’s Not Allowed In My Daughter’s Nursery?” Was the mom right to protect the baby? Bored Panda · Sep 24, 2025
Best Black Friday alcohol deals: Beer, wine, spirits discounts in the UK Stock up and save on your favourite drinks at unbeatable prices and be prepared for the festive season, say the experts at Standard Shopping Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Heavy drinkers more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks One third of UK adults have drunk a ‘no/lo’ drink in the last year, but those who drink at “risky” levels are more likely to consume them regularly. Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025
Even people who drink low quantities of alcohol at risk of dementia, according to huge new study Researchers say the latest analysis challenges the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk, study suggests The findings challenge the idea that light drinking could benefit brain health, researchers said. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
School bus driver arrested for allegedly driving drunk with kids onboard and an open can Lori Hagaman swerved between lanes in the middle of the day and was found with an open container of what was suspected to be wine, according to a police report The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21 The age limit is expected to go into effect Tuesday after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved the rule. Enforcement won’t begin until Oct. 1. The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2025
Scottish alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019 ALCOHOL deaths in Scotland fell to their lowest level since before the pandemic last year, figures show ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025
Freeze alcohol duty in Budget, Reeves urged A group representing UK distillers banded together to make the call of the Chancellor. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025
Royal Butler Claims Buckingham Palace Became Known as "Gin Palace" With Staff "Sneaking Alcohol Around" in Electric Kettles "Gallons of gin were consumed every week—some legitimately, some not." Marie Claire · Sep 21, 2025
I used medication to overcome alcohol addiction. I've built my business on it AA members had a lot to say about my experience with naltrexone, which is safe, effective, FDA-approved and not addictive. Fortune · Sep 21, 2025
Reason · Sep 20, 2025 Alcohol Escapes a Government Crackdown—for Now A quiet push to declare “no safe level” of drinking has officially fizzled.
The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025 Chimpanzees ingest more than the equivalent of one alcoholic drink a day – new research Drinking more than you intended may be something that many humans do, but now research is showing that a taste for alcohol is surprisingly common among animals. In fact a new study has found that chimpanzees may ingest the equivalent of two alcoholic drinks a day from eating fermented fruit.
The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025 More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Why your favourite tipple could help your foreign language skills Researchers suggest that drinking alcohol lowers anxiety, helping learners speak more freely
The Conversation · Sep 18, 2025 Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring – it’s mental health Ricky Hatton’s death has reignited an all-too-familiar conversation about mental health in sport. Hatton had spoken openly about his long battle with depression, as well as the drug and alcohol addiction that began after his 2007 defeat to Floyd Mayweather.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Bjorn Borg reveals ‘dark period’ and says long-awaited autobiography is a relief The 11-time grand slam champion has opened up about his battles with drugs and alcohol.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 ‘I tried to escape with drugs, pills and alcohol’: Björn Borg on his misery and mayhem after quitting tennis The sporting superstar walked away from success and adulation at 26 – much to everyone’s bemusement. He opens up about his secret life and the depression, cocaine, overdoses and aggressive cancer that almost killed him
BANG Premier · Sep 18, 2025 Bjorn Borg turned to drugs after feeling 'lost' in retirement Bjorn Borg turned to drugs and alcohol because he was "lost" when he retired from tennis.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Bjorn Borg: How the ice-cool king of Wimbledon descended into a secret life of drugs and alcohol Borg was a picture of composure who conquered tennis before his shock retirement aged 26. His new memoir opens up on his cancer battle and reveals a long struggle with addiction that he hid from the world
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Chimps consume a pint of lager’s worth of alcohol every day in fruit, scientists find Wild chimpanzees in Africa are consuming 14 grams of ethanol each day
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025 Chimps Ingest Alcohol Daily: Study Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink per day as they eat ripe, fermenting fruit, says a study out Wednesday that addresses one possible reason why humans are drawn to booze.