A recent survey found that residents of one popular US city spend more than $1,000 on alcohol annually. People in San Francisco spend more money on alcohol than residents of any other U.S. city—dropping an average of $1,131 per year (or 1.5% of their annual pay) on beer, wine and liquor, according to SF Gate. … Continue reading Which US City's Residents Spend The Most On Alcohol?
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Drinking While Breastfeeding Study Gets Pushback From Critics
One critic says the study “is so deeply misleading and irresponsible that it falls only a wood shaving short of Pinocchio’s nose.” A study released this week suggests that drinking alcohol while breastfeeding can contribute to temporary cognitive delays in children, but critics say that the study is flawed and overreaching. The study, published in… Continue reading Drinking While Breastfeeding Study Gets Pushback From Critics
After Losing 2 Sons To Overdose, Mom Shares Their Story To Help Others
Becky Savage is on a mission to help parents understand the dangers of prescription pills. Losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. For Becky Savage, that nightmare became a reality twice within the same day, when her teenage sons Nick and Jack were both pronounced dead in her home after overdosing on prescription opioids. … Continue reading After Losing 2 Sons To Overdose, Mom Shares Their Story To Help Others
The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
“We only had one tool in our box, and that was drugs and alcohol because there was just so much going on,” said guitarist Jane Wiedlin. The Go-Go’s are back in action with a new Broadway musical and a fresh take on the band’s hectic heyday. In a recent interview with People, the LA-based band,… Continue reading The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
A recent study examined how underage drinking affected the metabolism of teens ages 13 to 17. In addition to it being illegal, underage drinkers now have another reason to refrain from drinking alcohol, as a recent study has determined that teenage alcohol use can negatively impact metabolism. The study was based on a previous study… Continue reading Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
Country Music's Complicated Relationship With Alcohol
From songs about drowning heartache with whiskey to ones about partying with rum, country music’s link to alcohol is almost as old as the genre itself. Country music has been associated with drinking practically since its incarnation, but in the age of recovery some think the relationship between the popular music genre and alcohol has… Continue reading Country Music's Complicated Relationship With Alcohol
Can Drinking Increase The Likelihood Of Cancer Or Death?
A new study examined how alcohol consumption affects one’s health. Scientists have long-proven that drinking heavily is bad for your health and increases the risk of death, but does lighter drinking carry the same risk? A new study illuminates this mystery. The study, published in PLOS Medicine, found that those who drink the most have… Continue reading Can Drinking Increase The Likelihood Of Cancer Or Death?
Controversial "Moderate Drinking" Study Shut Down By Officials
The news comes on the heels of Anheuser Busch’s decision to pull millions in funding from the study. A highly controversial National Institutes of Health study is no longer in the works, NIH director Francis Collins announced Friday, June 15. According to STAT News, Collins said the $100 million study would be shut down after… Continue reading Controversial "Moderate Drinking" Study Shut Down By Officials
Anheuser Busch Pulls Out Of Federal Drinking Moderation Study
The alcohol company was set to contribute $15.4 million over a 10-year period for the study. One major backer of a $100 million federal study related to alcohol consumption has pulled out due to surrounding controversy. According to the New York Times, Anheuser-Busch InBev, a Belgian-Brazilian brewing company, was to be one of five alcohol… Continue reading Anheuser Busch Pulls Out Of Federal Drinking Moderation Study