Binge Drinkers Beware: Study Finds Link Between Alcohol And Heart Arrhythmias
Researchers tested more than 3,000 people at Munich's Oktoberfest beer festival. They found getting drunk was associated with abnormal heart rhythms.
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The Forces Driving Middle-Aged White People's 'Deaths Of Despair'
Middle-aged white people without college degrees are increasingly likely to die of suicide or drug and alcohol abuse. The lack of a pathway to solid jobs is one reason, two economists say.
More Than 60 Russians Die From Drinking Bath Lotion; Putin Moves To Cut Booze Tax
Made from hawthorn berries, the lotion called Boyaryshnik is high in alcohol — but a bad batch in Siberia contained methanol, officials say.
Detroit Returns To Its Prohibition-Era Whiskeytown Roots And Finds New Life
The Motor City was at the heart of most of the country's illegal liquor trade during Prohibition. Now, the city is embracing its identity as a major force in the artisanal craft whiskey market.
In Damascus, The Bars Are Packed And The Wine Is Flowing
Revelers drink, dance and listen to music in the Syrian capital's Old City bars. "No one talks about the war anymore," a bartender says. "We got used to it."
Navigating The World Of Apps That Claim To Fix Your Drinking Problem
Web developers and medical researchers are taking note of the potential for harnessing our phones, tablets and laptops as tools to moderate drinking, or stay sober after quitting booze.
Medications Can Help People Stop Abusing Alcohol, But Many Don't Know That
It is still rare for a person struggling with alcohol abuse to be prescribed naltrexone or acamprosate, two medications that have been proven to help. Efforts are underway to change that.
College High: Students Are Using More Marijuana, Fewer Opioids
Illicit drug use runs in cycles, and right now young adults are favoring marijuana over opioids or amphetamines. But they're still indulging a lot less than people in the baby boom generation.
How Parents Can Help Their Underage Kids Resist Alcohol
To discourage teenage alcohol use, parents can engage their kids in discussion, set some rules and let their children know they care.
Sobering Up, And Facing The Reality Of Sex Without 'Liquid Courage'
Author Sarah Hepola had to rethink her sex life after she quit drinking when she was 35. "Nothing frightened me as much as sex without alcohol," she says.