The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

The effects of binge drinking on teenagers’ brain development

Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

‘Drugs were everywhere’: the rise and fall of the NBA’s cocaine era

Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down

The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2024

Businessman blames supercar drink drive arrest on 'spiked mocktails' at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Robert Stanbury tried to avoid a driving ban by arguing he had not meant to consume so much alcohol

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

How to stop sleepwalking — 3 expert tips from a doctor

Sleepwalking can disrupt our sleep and put us in danger. We ask a doctor what causes it and how to stop it.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2024

I didn’t realise how alcohol affected my sleep until I quit 3 weeks ago

Alcohol affects sleep by increasing nighttime wakeups and decreasing the quality of rest we get. I’m taking part in sober October to transform my sleep. Here’s what’s changed so far.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 20, 2024

Northern Territory defies ‘do-gooders down south’ on age of criminal responsibility

Country Liberal party says it doesn’t want children in detention but Labor says it’s ‘absolute crap’ that criminalising a child will help them

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024

Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer after two years of sobriety

‘Spider-Man’ star took part in Dry January in 2022 and hasn’t drunk alcohol since

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

Japandroids: Fate & Alcohol review – Canadian duo’s bittersweet breakup record

Brian King and David Prowse’s guitar-drums combo enjoys one last hurrah with tracks ranging from bluesy epics to rock romcom

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster

The new Northern Territory government is planning a swathe of changes to alcohol policy.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024

Wine tax is proportionate and necessary

Letters: Taxing alcohol products according to their strength will nudge producers and consumers to lower-strength products, easing the burden on the NHS, writes Dr Katherine Severi

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024