Mocktails and booze-free bars are paving the way. Are you in? READ MORE HERE.
Dry January: Adults urged to consider going alcohol free to assess drinking habits
37 per cent of adults now agree they would like to drink alcohol less often. READ MORE HERE
Anchorage Fire Department’s Mobile Crisis Team is Made Permanent
“The MCT is an Alcohol Tax success story,” said Assembly Member Daniel Volland. “What began as a pilot program funded with alcohol tax money is now secured in our operating budget and established in code for years to come.” READ MORE HERE.
Denzel Washington Has Been Sober for 10 Years, Says He Used to Drink Two Bottles of Wine a Day and ‘I’ve Done Damage to the Body’
He cut off alcohol at 60 years old after a 15-year drinking pattern. READ MORE HERE.
As the Pandemic Deepened, Americans Kept Drinking More
Excessive drinking persisted in the years after Covid arrived, according to new data. READ MORE HERE.
Drinking is cheaper than it’s been in decades. Lobbyists are fighting to keep it that way
In a few states, however, advocates have shown it’s possible to raise taxes on alcohol. READ MORE HERE.
Consuming 1-2 drinks per day can shorten lifespan: Expert opinion
Dr Tim Stockwell discusses the effects of drinking alcohol on life expectancy. READ MORE HERE.
Sober October: What a Month of No Drinking Can Do For Your Health
What happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days? READ MORE HERE.
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk says it will study drug’s effects on alcohol consumption but isn’t focused on addiction
But it had another unexpected effect: Ferguson said her desire to drink alcohol and use her vape pen also drained away. READ MORE HERE.