Drinking News

Abstainers International supports those who just say No

In a world where drinking and drug use is commonplace, a new group is working to build a community that says no to partying but not to fun. Abstainers International launched today with a slew of celeb members.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Study: Smoking while drinking worsens hangovers

According to a new study that was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs claims that smoking may make a hangover worse.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

U.K. considering minimum alcohol pricing

A U.K. government agency has come out in support of proposals for a minimum price for alcoholic drinks. The idea is that by stopping alcoholic drinks from being sold too cheaply, this will deter vulnerable people.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Qantas' pilot suspected of drinking alcohol forced out of cockpit

A Qantas captain was forced to give up the controls of a passenger jet because the cabin crew suspected her of drinking booze before the flight.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 1 comment

Panel discusses problems affecting Sydney area Special

Sydney - A public forum was held at the Kings Cross Hotel and presented by FBi Radio and Time Out Sydney. It comes after the death of Thomas Kelly who was hit in the head in an unprovoked attack.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

U.S. CDC reports 1 in 13 pregnant women drink alcohol

Research released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says drinking among pregnant women is a public health concern. The agency noted 1 in 13 pregnant women drink alcohol.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 5 comments

Moderate drinking may be good for women's bones

Corvallis - Listen up all you teetotalers, a new study suggests moderate drinking may be good for the bones of post-menopausal women.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 2 comments

Video: Buddhist monks filmed smoking, drinking, playing poker

Seoul - Eight monks of the Korean Buddhist Jogye sect were secretly filmed drinking, smoking and gambling in their hotel suite. The hidden surveillance camera recorded them playing a game of high stakes poker in which $875,000 was won.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 3 comments

Hillary Clinton parties all-night in Colombian nightclub

Cartagena - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, 64, attending the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, took time off from the grueling routine of her official schedule to party all-night long at a Colombian nightclub on Saturday evening.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 1 comment

Single dose of LSD can help alcoholics give up drinking

Oslo - A new study by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology claims that analysis of independent clinical trials between 1966 and 1970 shows that a single dose of the hallucinogenic drug LSD can help alcoholics give up drinking.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 3 comments