When was the last time you bought a bottle of booze based on its alcohol proof? It might sound like a silly question, but lots of people check the proof of the alcohol they purchase. Alcohol proof is a measurement. You’ll find it in percentage form on the label of any purchasable alcoholic beverage. It…
In 2011, 52,700 people were arrested in North Carolina for driving under the influence. Our state is facing a flood of of-age and underage drinkers who either have or are on their way to developing an alcohol addiction. Have you ever thought alcohol isn’t or can’t be that bad since it’s legal? If you have,…
Alcohol energy drinks (AEDs) are a rising trend, particularly with the college crowd. Sometimes referred to as caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs), these drinks are premixed to contain alcohol, caffeine, and other stimulants. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), approximately 31 percent of 12 to 17-year-olds and 34 percent of 18…
When it comes to alcohol, you’re either sober or you’re not. And you are either getting sober or staying sober. Whichever category best describes you, living a life with limited to no alcohol doesn’t have to be dreary or somber. In fact, you can have fun without alcohol if you know how. Drinking is the…