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Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:18:37 +0000

Drink up. A new study has found 18% of men and 11% of women in the US drink more alcohol than is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, while 8% of men and 3% of women can be classified as “heavy drinkers.” Men should drink a maximum of two drinks a day, while [...]

SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:04:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

The Politics of Drinking: Does the Kind of Alcohol You Drink Predict Who You Will Vote For? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

The 2012 Election is only a matter of hours away, which means only one thing - an end to all of those aggressive political ads! Well, that and the fact we'll be electing new leaders. Among the decisions we'll be voting on this season is one about who should be the next President of the United States. Whether you've already decided who is getting your vote or you're undecided one study claims the type of alcohol you most frequently enjoy says a lot about who you will vote for.

Introducing 'Air' — The Booze That Tastes Like Water

Patrick Bateman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:40:11 +0000

What deters the majority of our population from drinking alcohol non-stop? Some would say it’s the soul-crushing hangovers, the inevitable prayer sessions to the porcelain throne, or the regrettable decisions made under the influence. For most novice drinkers, it’s the taste. That’s where Air enters stage right to take a bow.

Hey, Ladies — Booze May Actually Be Good for Your Bones

Mike Adams — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:42:21 +0000

While alcohol has been known to stretch the waistlines of men all over the world, a new study suggests that tying one on might actually be beneficial for women. Grab a cold one because here comes the science. Researchers at Oregon State University say that women who enjoy an average of one to two alcoholic [...]

Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You're Pregnant?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:30:14 +0000

For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.

If Only PB&J Came In Vodka Form… Oh Wait

Patrick Bateman — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:52 +0000

Over the past couple years, we’ve seen a proliferation of uniquely flavored liquors that have drawn the ire and criticism of party poopers who say booze companies are targeting the underage. The latest flavor will definitely be a hit with brown baggers. Van Gogh vodka has introduced their newest and most offbeat entry to their [...]

Cool Down With a Whiskey Slush

BJ Ragone — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:59:25 +0000

Have you ever watched an episode of ‘Mad Men’ and admired Don Draper looking ultra cool sipping a whiskey on the rocks? Don’t try it. You’re not Don Draper. You’re more the ‘whiskey in a sip cup’ kind of fella. Don’t get offended, we recognize our own kind. Maybe you should try a Whiskey Slush first.

Whiskey Soothes Sore Throats and Freshens Breath While Getting You Drunk

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:17:50 +0000

You don’t usually need a good excuse to have a nice glass of heavenly whiskey, but now you have one. Whiskey can do so many things: calm your nerves after a long day, make a three look like an eight-and-a-half, turn a misdemeanor into a felony. Now, it can also calm a bothersome sore throat. [...]

Pat Sajak Admits to Being Drunk with Vanna White While Hosting Wheel of Fortune [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:21:45 +0000

How does a game show host get through a bunch of show taping without going crazy? By getting hammered, of course! Pat Sajak of Wheel of Fortune fame did an interview with sports writer Dan Le Batard, in which Sajak revealed a lot about his history; including how he and Vanna used to go to [...]

10 Tips for the Common Hangover

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:33:28 +0000

Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful? Take a Blowfish. The Alka-Seltzer-like fizzing tablets are the only hangover remedy approved by the FDA. Drink lots of [...]

Study Says Teenagers Are Bombarded with Alcohol Brand Name-Dropping in Music

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:12:49 +0000

In a new study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Dartmouth University found that American teens who listen to music hear about 34 name-brand references to alcohol every day — something that could contribute to teen substance abuse.

'Stay Sober' Pill In Development

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:13:43 +0000

A pill that eliminated all the effects alcohol on lab rats may one day be available to humans.

Researchers fed the rodents — who react to alcohol similarly to how people do — the new drug after having them consume enough booze to stumble and fall down. Then they measured the rodents for balance and reflexes, finding that the rats on the drug tested as if they were still sober.

Drunk Guy Confuses Pants with His Shirt [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:43:29 +0000

We've all been there. Alcohol can impair your senses. After a few drinks you attempt to put your car key in your front door, (after being dropped off by a cab or designated driver of course), thinking that you're using your "inside voice" to gossip about that chick in the bar with too much makeup, or thinking that your closet is actually the bathroom

Waiter Serves Toddler Alcohol Instead of Apple Juice [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:23:21 +0000

The parents of a 15-month-old baby were a little confused when their child began talking to the walls at a Michigan Applebee’s over the weekend. After further inspection, they discovered their child’s innocent-looking sippy cup had been filled with a margarita instead of the apple juice they ordered. Though most of us wouldn’t mind having [...]