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Canadian researchers tout 'game-changing' method to treat alcohol poisoning
Canadian researchers say they've developed a game-changing method to treat alcohol poisoning — and it involves literally breathing alcohol out of the body by hyperventilating.
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Alcohol and your brain: study finds even moderate drinking is damaging
Drinking at "safe" levels was shown to reduce the amount of a person's total brain tissue.
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It’s now possible to detect counterfeit whisky without opening the bottle
There's nothing quite like the pleasure of sipping a fine Scotch whisky, for those whose tastes run to such indulgences. But how can you be sure that you're paying for the real deal and not some cheap counterfeit? Good news: physicists at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have figured out how to test the authenticity of bottles of fine Scotch whisky using laser light, without ever having to open the bottles. They described their work in a recent paper published in the journal Analytical Methods.
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Your In-laws’ History of Drinking Problems Could Lead to Alcohol Issues of Your Own
A new study finds marriage to a spouse who grew up exposed to parental alcohol misuse increases a person’s likelihood of developing a drinking problem. [August 20, 2020]
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Beer unsold during lockdown has been turned into renewable energy
When Australia's coronavirus lockdown forced bars and restaurants to shut down in March, breweries were left with huge inventories of unsold, stale beer. But instead of going to waste, some expired ales and lagers in the state of South Australia have been serving a new purpose: powering a water treatment plant.
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Over half of Irish people say they drink alcohol more frequently since Covid-19 restrictions brought in
More than 50% of Irish respondents to a global survey about drugs and alcohol use say they have seen an increase in the frequency of their drinking since the Covid-19 restrictions were implemented. For the past number of years, TheJournal.ie has partnered with the Global Drug Survey to understand people’s relationship with controlled and uncontrolled substances.
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Satisfaction: How the Rolling Stones Made Tequila a Hit
The famed rock band’s thirst for Tequila Sunrises inspired a generation to drink the agave spirit.
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On-nomi is the new Japanese term for drinking online
Supposedly driven by the virus crisis, On-nomi (オン飲み, “Drinking on[line]”) is the practice of getting together with friends on the internet and having a drink together.
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Do Tequila Distilleries Hold the Key to Replacing Plastic?
Watch this video showing the fascinating process of turning spent agave fiber into biodegradable and environmentally friendlier drinking straws.
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How an English Energy Crisis Helped Create Champagne
Desperate English bottle-makers turning to a new fuel resulted in a sparkling innovation.
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Ketamine may help treat alcoholism by weakening memory
Ketamine may weaken wobbly memories of drinking, a trick that might ultimately be useful for treating alcohol addiction.
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9 Drinks That Only People Who Grew Up In The '70s Will Understand
Somehow, during the 1970s, people were able to drink a bunch of heavy cream-laced cocktails, put on tight pants, and go dancing.
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Binge drinking may be more damaging to women: Female rats more susceptible to liver injury after three binge drinking episodes
In a recently published study examining the effects of binge drinking on rats, researchers discovered that female rats who were of equal age and weight to male rats were more sensitive to alcohol and experienced alcoholic liver injury at a higher rate than male rats.
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Chernobyl vodka made in exclusion zone
Atomik is made with grain and water from the abandoned area around the damaged nuclear power plant.
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Twitter sheds light on why people drink until they black out
Despite the risks, blackout drinking is common in the United States -- particularly among young adults -- and some people drink with the goal of blacking out.
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Max Whisky Guide
As some of you may have read in the past, I appreciate the occasional dram of Whisky. Specifically, I like scotch whisky, although I do enjoy some bourbons as well. I thought it might be fun to put together a brief guide on whisky from a Max point of view, which I plan on updating as I make new discoveries. Let’s make sure we get some of our terminologies straight first…
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Fake Alcohol Could Be Behind the Deaths in the Dominican Republic
Authorities are reportedly investigating whether bootleg alcohol could be causing the mysterious deaths.
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9 Musicians on How They Thrive Creatively Without Drugs or Booze
Steven Tyler, Julien Baker, Ben Harper, Jason Isbell, Joe Walsh, and more share their stories.
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People are sick of drinking. Investors are betting on the 'sober curious'
Getaway in Brooklyn was comfortably full for a Saturday night, when I came in to try my first "shrub" — an acidic beverage made from vinegar, fruit, sugar, club soda and zero alcohol.
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This Zero-Waste Distillery Saves 4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year—and Still Makes Delicious Stuff
Fine spirits. No carbon footprint.
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