With music legends like Charlie Parker, Chet Baker and Billie Holiday all succumbing to alcohol- and drug-related illness, it’s no secret that jazz has long had a tragic connection to…
(n.) An abbreviation for “alcohol by volume.” In the United States, producers are required to list the ABV of a product on the front label, expressed as a percentage.
From steroids to chewing tobacco to some of the most notorious drinkers in the history of sports, baseball has a special bond with substance abuse. Sarah Baird on the intersection…
Those that smoke marijuana may not be taken all that seriously when they speak of its mellowing effects, but scientists have just vouched for them. The Washington Post reports that a new study published…
According to PsychCentral, new research suggests that the hormone oxytocin—which is usually associated with love and sexual behavior—appears to be linked to preventing the physical effects of alcohol. Researchers from…
We have all noticed that after a few drinks, we suddenly need to run to the bathroom and continue the trend, with more frequency, throughout the night. Well, there's an explanation for that. The…
Young adults and teenagers may not be so crazy about drinking anymore, according to a new study done by the Adult Drinking Habits in Great Britain. The Telegraph reports that the…
It’s been long known that morals and money-making often clash. But for those looking to invest, and not necessarily make principled investments, “sin” stocks may be the best option out…
The FDA has ruled that restaurants will soon need to list calorie information for alcoholic drinks on their menus, reports CTV News. Despite significant opposition from beer, wine and spirits…
A paper recently published in Proceedings in the National Academy of Sciences traces the origins of our favorite enzyme, ADH4 (whereby we can metabolize alcohol), concluding that our ability to digest fermented sugars is…
