Finland to introduce warnings on alcohol Posted: 2 years ago by DemureArt
Finland will introduce health warnings on bottles of beer, wine and liquor, following reports that alcohol has become the country's biggest killer.
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35 Interesting and Fun Alcohol Facts Posted: 8 months ago by iamamaniac
Alcohol is probably one of the most controversial product in terms of health, age, laws or cause of accidents. A while back we did a post on alcohol facts which highlighted some of the facts that are related to drunk driving, industry facts and so on.
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Poisonous alcohol kills 27 in Pakistan Posted: 2 years ago by darlingluna
So what's the proof? Are they just making rubbing alcohol!?
The victims were labourers who lost consciousness after buying the alcohol on Thursday.
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Should we introduce kids to alcohol early? Posted: 2 years ago by Marz
I was allowed taste my parents wine and once I was about 12 I was allowed have half a glass Sat nights with dinner. I was also allowed have a drink at holidays and family occasions. Now, at 22, I barely drink at all. I never had much of a teen rebillion with alcohol, not having the facination with it my friends did. I think my parents did the right thing.
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Work Out and Drink Up Posted: 2 years ago by dollyllama
A new study of cardiac health has yielded a happy formula: start with moderate exercise, at least 30 min. to 1 hr. a day and add moderate alcohol consumption.
*The report we've all been waiting for...
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French Government Says: "Don't Drink Wine" Posted: 9 months ago by suebe
"The consumption of alcohol, and especially wine, is discouraged." This on the heels of a study by French national cancer institute, which says the consumption of even a small amount of alcohol can increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer by 168%.
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Alcohol blamed for half of ’90s Russian deaths Posted: 5 months ago by bornbad
A new study by an international team of public health researchers documents the devastating impact of alcohol abuse on Russia — showing that drinking caused more than half of deaths among Russians aged 15 to 54 in the turbulent era following the Soviet collapse.
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Jim Breuer - Alcohol Analogy Posted: 2 years ago by beckinacea
Jim Breuer's classic alcohol routine on Just For Laughs.
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The Vice Fund gets a 5-star rating Posted: 2 years ago by dollyllama
"I am extremely pleased with the fund's strong three-year track record," said Michael Henry, Co-Portfolio Manager, referring to the company's ratings as of April 30, 2006. "It's a true testament to the investment merits of the gaming, defense, alcohol and tobacco industries, despite the fact that many so-called socially conscious investors disregard them."
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Are you wrecking your brain? Chilling pictures reveal shocking effects of alcohol, cigarettes and even caffeine on the mind Posted: 7 months ago by sharon22
What exactly are you doing to your brain when you drink alcohol or coffee? If you think they can’t be doing much harm, the pictures on the opposite page may come as a shock.
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One-third of Americans abuse alcohol Posted: 2 years ago by DrNothing
Nearly one in three Americans abuse or become dependent on alcohol over the course of their lives, and most never seek treatment, according to a study published on Monday.
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Proposal to ban alcohol advertising in Holland. Posted: 3 years ago by Ankabout
Article about banning alcohol advertising in The Netherlands. The trend is following the ban of tobacco advertising. Isn't this falsifying the market though?
- See comment
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Sam Adam's Utopia Posted: 1 year ago by muppetmaker
A beer that is valued around $5 an ounce, sold in 24 ounce, shiny gold bottles. Sporting about 27% alcohol by volume, this beer knocks all over beers out of the water... or beer.
Enjoy!
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Cardinals Ban Alcohol in Busch Clubhouse Posted: 3 years ago by sholom22
In a stadium named after the president of one of America's largest beer brewers, the St. Louis Cardinals have banned alcohol from the clubhouse, five days after relief pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a alcohol-related traffic crash. Manager Tony La Russa said the decision was largely symbolic because today's players don't hang around the clubhouse to drink as in days past.
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Study shows alcohol might reduce risk of Alzheimer's Posted: 5 months ago by kakana
One of the longest and largest studies looking at alcohol consumption in older people found that moderate drinking was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing dementia.
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Drinking At An Early Age Can Lead To Later Alcohol Dependence Posted: 1 year ago by karenben
An early age at onset of drinking is a strong predictor of subsequent alcohol dependence.
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Alcohol Lock for Drunk Drivers Posted: 9 months ago by Ankabout
The Dutch Government has approved the installation of alcohol locks on cars of persons that have been caught with DUIs.
(The link is to the proposal, no English reference to the new one)
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Finland rates "Little House on Prairie" adults-only Posted: 1 year ago by Bornbad
Finland has rated the DVD release of the much-loved children's television series "Little House on the Prairie" suitable for adult viewing only.
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Student Creates Alcohol Flavored Popcorn Posted: 11 months ago by AutumnLotus
College student Cary Silverman has developed "Pub Corn", an alcohol flavored popcorn.
The snack is available for purchase online.
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Alcohol, Caffeinated Energy Drinks Dangerous Mix, Study says Posted: 2 years ago by wags273
College students that mix alcohol with caffeinated energy drinks are at higher risk for alcohol-related injuries than students who drink regular cocktails, according new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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420: Thoughts on Pot vs. Alcohol from a Former Police Chief Posted: 7 months ago by mattgup
Former Seattle Police Chief and member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition discusses the evils of perceived evils of pot compared to the actual effects of alcohol on our society.
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