Drinking alcohol is a social custom that has been around since the early days of man. However the difference with today’s alcoholic drinking by comparison to that of say just 200 years ago relates to the scale of damage someone under the influence of alcohol can inflict on their local community when driving behind the wheel of a car. Being drunk and picking a fight is one thing, being drunk ... read full post picked by stas 1 year ago

According to a new study on female alcohol use and blood pressure, young women who consume two or three alcoholic drinks a week are much more fun to do research on than women who do not consume alcohol. picked by buddha 5 months ago

A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

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... picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

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 7 months ago

Beer, beer, beer
We're going for a beer.
Beer, beer, beer.
I like drinking beer.
Lovely, lovely beer.

A Rob Manuel, Daniele Davoli and Joel Veitch collaboration. picked by Pocksucket 8 months ago

An early age at onset of drinking is a strong predictor of subsequent alcohol dependence. picked by karenben 3 months ago

The first on-the-scene study of college drinking behavior shows that parties with drinking games result in higher blood alcohol levels.

In other news, the sky is blue. picked by sparklyeyedgal181 8 months ago

Some people swear that gin will make them drunk faster than vodka, or shots of tequila get them trashed faster than anything else -- even though most well drinks have roughly the same alcohol content. picked by h2so4hurts 5 months ago

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. picked by wags273 10 months ago

Compare your drinking habits with others. One in every four people have had marker drawn on their face when passed out. picked by poleshed2 6 months ago

An ornithologist (bird scientist) conducted a study on human researchers and found that the more beer you drink the less likely you are to publish or get quoted in a scientific publication.

(And this article appears in the NY Times!) picked by dreamering 6 months ago

Found: drinking companions to join elderly gentleman for a friendly beer at his local pub. Mike Hammond was bombarded with offers after advertising in his village post office for someone to accompany his 88-year-old father Jack on visits to a southern England pub from a nursing home. Update on this story. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Infant had blood alcohol of 0.364. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

Some guy drunk dials 911... and is promptly arrested.

This would probably top any of my own stupid drinking stories. picked by ceflory 4 months ago

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. picked by Marz 10 months ago

Getting drunk to the point where you begin to lose your senses should be a conscious choice. If you actually ARE blind and sober, and wish to remain the latter, then Japanese brewers have got your best interests in mind. picked by Mitzuzake 6 months ago

A dieter suffered permanent brain damage after being advised to drink six pints of water a day and cut salt intake to lose weight. Dawn Page, 52, has been awarded £810,000 in damages from her nutritionist, although the practitioner denies fault. picked by maxriter 2 months ago

What a pile of laughs this guy is. It's enough to make you stop drinking. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

There could be enough computing ability in just one brain cell to allow humans and animals to feel, a study suggests. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago