David Reid entered into a drinking contest inspired by American Pie 5 with his friend James Lynch. After an intensive bout of drinking, Reid was helped to bed where he later died of alcohol poisoning. picked by Pocksucket 2 years ago

An entertaining diatribe on trying absinthe for the first time. My experience is similar, albeit with less whining. Definitely read before you buy. picked by yugosakimi 8 months ago

Research showed that mothers who drank lightly during pregnancy did not increase the risk of having babies with mental impairment or behavioral problems. Rather, the children were found to be less likely to have problems and peformed better in some tests. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The Scottish government launched radical plans to tackle alcohol abuse.

The move will make Scotland one of the few places in the world with a minimum price for alcohol. picked by spocksmyhomeboy 9 months ago

"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." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Because people can't get wasted fast enough! picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Drinking alcohol is usually a good idea, but sometimes even the most reasonable of us drink too much and may find ourselves in compromising situations. Sometimes, the consequences amount to a slap on the hand -- other times, one can find him or herself faced with some jail time. picked by iamamaniac 3 months ago

Alcohol's inebriating effects are familiar to everyone. But the molecular details of alcohol's impact on brain activity remain a mystery. A new study by researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies brings us closer to understanding how alcohol alters the way brain cells work. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

1) Obtain Alcohol
2) Consume Alcohol
3) Repeat until you no longer care how the stuff works
4) Pass out picked by buddha 2 years ago

Politicians in Australia's most populous state could be breath-tested for alcohol before voting on laws after a series of late-night incidents that have embarrassed the center-left government. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

A newly identified gene called happyhour makes fruit flies sensitive to booze. Drugs that mimic the effects of the gene may offer a new treatment against alcohol abuse, researchers say. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A NJ high school, Pequannock High, now mandates getting checked for alcohol at dances and other social events picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Everyone knows too much beer can cause brain damage — but did you know alcohol might actually help cure it too? picked by suebe 2 months ago

Because the species is considered similar to the ancient ancestors of all primates, its 55-million-year bender suggests that our own taste for alcohol might predate the known advent of brewing some 9,000 years ago. picked by AfroMosHi 1 year ago

For the love of Fancy Avatar Friday picked by buddha 2 years ago

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! picked by muppetmaker 1 year ago

Michigan told the city of Troy that they can not require minors to undergo breath tests for alcohol without a warrant picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Finding out the best mixture of alcohol and Jell-O through experimentation. :P picked by 86Apex 2 years ago

He was born addicted to heroin, with meth, alcohol and cocaine also in his system. Months premature, he weighed only two pounds. His birth mother, who was on public assistance, abandoned him in the hospital. No one expected him to survive. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Fun little video about the negative effects of drinking picked by sparklyeyedgal181 2 years ago