Football and Binge Drinking Whether in the stands or the media, the consumption of alcohol is ever-present and widely celebrated in the world of sport. And with the 2018 World Cup providing the most recent example, it raises the question, does football promote binge drinking? If this year’s World Cup has taught us anything, it’s… Continue reading Does Football Promote and Encourage Binge Drinking?
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How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
Researchers explored how alcohol affects memories in a recent study. While it’s long been known that alcohol affects the brain’s reward pathways, a new study has shed light on exactly how this happens and how it affects memories made while under the influence. According to Inverse, Brown University researchers have proven that alcohol “affects a… Continue reading How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
The Rules of Marriage…In Recovery
Even though it’s a positive change, adjusting to marriage with a newly sober spouse is a challenge. Some situations are a little tricky to navigate. After being with my husband for 15 years, it might seem like there would be few suprises left. We have the kind of relationship that includes conversations like, “Hey, Harmony,… Continue reading The Rules of Marriage…In Recovery
Married to a Normie: Relationship Rules
Even though it’s a positive change, adjusting to marriage with a newly sober spouse is a challenge. Some situations are a little tricky to navigate. After being with my husband for 15 years, it might seem like there would be few suprises left. We have the kind of relationship that includes conversations like, “Hey, Harmony,… Continue reading Married to a Normie: Relationship Rules
Intoxicated Birds Cause Trouble In Minnesota
Bird experts blame seasonal migration for the abnormal behavior while others believe fermented fruit is the culprit. Are they two wings to the air or three sheets to the wind? A northern Minnesota town has been plagued by drunk and disorderly birds wreaking havoc on the friendly skies over Gilbert. But—believe it or not—it was… Continue reading Intoxicated Birds Cause Trouble In Minnesota
Joan Jett's Bad Reputation
“I’ve been hurt,” says Jett. “I’ve had my head split open by a beer bottle, a rib cracked by getting a battery thrown at me—this big metal rig thing….just because I was a girl, I’d get spit on.” Bad Reputation is a loving tribute to legendary musician and feminist icon Joan Jett. The trailblazer turned… Continue reading Joan Jett's Bad Reputation
