Three times as many people lose their lives in alcohol-related fatalities during the period between Christmas and New Year’s then comparable periods during other times of the year. Forty percent of traffic-related deaths during this time involve, either directly or indirectly, a driver who was impaired by alcohol. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns that alcohol-related... 

Fifty seven year old actor David Hasselhoff, who starred in ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Knight Rider,’ is in the hospital. It was reported that his daughter Haley, 17, took him to a hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday. Apparently the star has been battling a major alcohol problem during the last few years. This has landed him in the hospital fives times in as many years. In this latest episode... 

7-Eleven is launching its very own brand of beer for those beer drinkers on a budget, who cannot go without a brew or two. The name of the product is called “Game Day.” “Game Day Light” and “Game Day Ice” are going to be competing with the major brands such as Coors and Budweiser. How these two entries will fare will be interesting to follow. They will sell for $8.99... 

Alcohol and cigarettes are two common vices for humans and it seems that another type of mammal as fallen prey to these habits. Zhora is a Russian chimpanzee that was sent to rehab by his handlers in an effort to cure him of his drinking problem. The ex-circus performer was transferred to a zoo in Rostov after he became too aggressive. At the zoo, Zhora had fathered several baby chimps and even... 

“Men’s Health,” a popular men’s magazine offering advice on your health, sex, diet, relationships, and career, has released their most recent list of America’s most drunk cities. The list surveyed the 100 largest metro areas in the United States and ranked them from 1 to 100. The results were based off of various alcohol related statistics including DUI arrests per capita, frequency of binge... 

Men’s Health Magazine has put together a list of the nation’s drunkest cities. The magazine is doing a piece for the March edition of the magazine about which cities are the most drunk and least drunk. The information compiled includes records of alchol-related car crashes and deaths, along with statistics about DUIs and drunk driving arrests. Based on all of the information gathered, the... 

Sometimes there are those news events that take place which are so bizarre that you wonder why some people engage in such stupid and idiotic behavior. A good example of this can be seen South Dakota when state troopers arrested Marguerite Engle for having a blood alcohol level of .708. What happened was a stolen van was spotted on the side of the road on December 1st. When officers approached the vehicle... 

The color of the alcohol you consume may determine whether you end up with a hangover the next day. Research published by the Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research journal has revealed that dark colored wine and alcoholic drinks may lead to nastier hangovers. The study involved, 95 adults aged between 21 and 33. They were given alcohol (enough to get them drunk) to drink for two nights. They... 

The fight against drunk driving just received a boost in Georgia. A funeral home known as McGuire, Jennings and Miller recently announced an offer to discourage this season’s party goers from drinking and driving. The program is tagged “Operation stop and Think” and its offers free funerals for those who plan to risk their lives driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on New Year’s... 

A new study suggests that hangover symptoms are not as severe when drinking a light-colored alcoholic beverage compared to a darker-colored beverage. If you would like to avoid a hangover, stay away from bourbon and opt for white wine, vodka or other light colored drinks. A new study suggests that whisky, wine and beer all tend to cause more issues the next day than other drinks do. There are many...