“Being sober curious is about questioning every impulse or expectation to drink and using the answers to inform whether or not you actually drink,” says the author who coined the term. Make room, Dry January—there’s another sobriety exploration method in town. In recent months, the term “sober curious” has become more prominent. Rather than abstaining… Continue reading Being "Sober Curious" Helps Some Explore Relationship With Alcohol
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Dry January's Popularity Leads More Bars To Mix Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Bars are crafting specialty drinks with flashy names to draw in alcohol-free customers during the month of January. The Dry January public health campaign started several years ago by a group called Alcohol Change UK, a London-based advocacy group. Now the campaign has spread to the U.S., and many New York bars are finding themselves mixing… Continue reading Dry January's Popularity Leads More Bars To Mix Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Smoking, Alcohol Use Linked To Different Brain Areas
A new study suggests that individuals who smoke may do so in order to increase their brain connectivity with nicotine. Connectivity in certain areas of the brain may affect smokers’ and drinkers’ tendencies to continue the behavior, new research has found. The study, done by researchers in the department of computer science at the University… Continue reading Smoking, Alcohol Use Linked To Different Brain Areas
Your Body Processes Alcohol Differently As You Age
Experts detail the way our bodies process alcohol as we age. Hard partying might seem like a young person’s game, but experts warn that people need to be conscious of their alcohol intake as they get older, because aging changes how the body processes alcohol and the reasons why people drink. “You may not realize… Continue reading Your Body Processes Alcohol Differently As You Age
Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?
A new op-ed makes the case that higher taxation could reduce excess drinking. Decreasing the amount of binge drinking in the country could be as simple as increasing taxes, according to a recent piece by The Washington Post editorial board. The board notes that 60 years ago, about 40% of American adults smoked cigarettes, whereas… Continue reading Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?
Which State Ranked Worst For Excessive Drinking?
“America’s Health Rankings” report cited this state for its abnormally high percentage of adults who consume alcohol at a rate higher than the national average. A new report released by the United Health Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to improving American health care, claims that Wisconsin is the worst state in the US when it… Continue reading Which State Ranked Worst For Excessive Drinking?
Does Climate Affect Alcohol Intake?
Researchers investigated whether there was a connection between alcohol intake and climate for a new study. Could the climate where you live be leading you to drink more? Recent research says yes. According to The Independent, a new study determined that across the country and the world, alcohol intake and related diseases increased as temperatures… Continue reading Does Climate Affect Alcohol Intake?
The High Cost Of Alcohol Misuse In The US
A USA Today editorial explores how the US can save lives and money by reducing alcohol consumption. Public health campaigns reduced cigarette smoking in the United States by more than half since 1964, according to the CDC. Can the same be done with alcohol? A new report in USA Today reminds us that drinking alcohol—while… Continue reading The High Cost Of Alcohol Misuse In The US
Could Alcohol Use Screenings Become More Common For Adults?
One task force suggests that if an adult reports drinking more than recommended amounts, doctors should take steps to help them cut back. Alcohol use screenings while seeing a physician may become more common for all adults, due to a new recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The recent recommendation, according to… Continue reading Could Alcohol Use Screenings Become More Common For Adults?
Stone Cold Steve Austin Gives Up Trademark Beer Chugging
The legendary WWE star has given up alcohol and taken up yoga. Stone Cold Steve Austin announced on his podcast, The Steve Austin Show, that he is giving up beer. He announced to fans that he’s doing it for his health, it’s working, and that he hasn’t had a drink in over two weeks. “My… Continue reading Stone Cold Steve Austin Gives Up Trademark Beer Chugging