Notorious for Binge Drinking For many of us, holidays are a time for socializing and celebrating. These times of getting together often come with large amounts of drinking. With thousands of house parties, college parties, bar festivities and public events, the rate of binge drinking is so large that it is recognized as a “well-known…
Alcohol has become a normal part of society in the United States, but things aren’t always as they seem. While having a glass of wine (or two…or three) on a night out might sound like a normal part of socializing, this can have harmful effects we’re not talking about. A reported 86% of people over…
Across the United States, the legal drinking age is 21. Depending on your age, it may be the only legal age you’ve known. A quick look at history will show that not so long ago the legal drinking age was less than 21. Laws have a habit of changing as lobbyists and special interest groups…
When we talk about giving up alcohol, it’s often in the context of alcohol abuse. While quitting drinking altogether is beneficial, even life-saving, for alcoholics, they aren’t the only ones who can improve their health by cutting booze from their diet. While you’re probably aware of some of the benefits—weight-loss, no hangovers—there is much more that you may not be aware of. Here we’ll explore the top five hidden…