Women have been drinking more than men to cope with the ‘psychological distress’ of coronavirus and lockdown measures, a new study revealed. Researchers from the University of South Florida interviewed over 750 US adults about the impact coronavirus has had on their alcohol consumption. As COVID-19 continues to disrupt everyday life, many are resorting to … Read more
Getting married before the age of 21 raises the risk of developing a drinking problem in later life, study shows Academics assessed the marital status and alcohol habits of 937 people Previous research that found marriage protects against risky alcohol use This research found those who married young were at a much higher risk of … Read more
Teetotal shopkeeper is facing £8,000 in legal costs after drinking CARROT JUICE from a lager can in no alcohol zone as he tried to ‘test’ police during quarantine Alex Snowball, 33, drank a Foster’s can filled with carrot juice outside his shop The area around the shop in High Wycombe, Bucks, was an alcohol-free zone … Read more
One in five people aged over 55 admit to feeling peer pressured into drinking MORE alcohol, study finds Experts found that peer pressure is felt across all age groups — just differently Senior citizens may feel ‘older and wiser’ but they are not immune to influence Older people are less likely to identify peer pressure … Read more
Landlords across the UK are today making final checks and preparations before welcoming drinkers back to their pubs as early as 6am tomorrow. Thousands of revellers are expected to make their way to watering holes – as well as restaurants and hairdressers – in a day being dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. Staff up and down the … Read more
Three people have died, three others are in critical condition and one person is permanently blind after apparently drinking hand sanitizer that contained methanol, New Mexico health officials said Friday. The state Department of Health said the cases were reported to the New Mexico Poison Control Center, with the first coming in on May 7. … Read more
Brits dream of siestas: Poll finds tourists admire other countries’ traditions around sleeping and drinking over high-minded culture Poll of 2,000 British tourists found custom most like to adopt was Spanish siesta Another popular option was having annual Oktoberfest beer festivals Spanish wine maker Campo Viejo found Britons would also like love to borrow festivities of … Read more
Beer gardens will be patrolled by staff to enforce social distancing rules, under new guidelines to the hospitality sector. The government has drawn up plans to introduce a ‘new normal’ in pubs, restaurants and cafes as they prepare to reopen on July 4th. Pubs will be asked to strictly monitor their beer gardens to ensure … Read more
‘She’s having a When Harry Met Sally moment’: Big Brother fans react as housemate Angela Clancy ‘cries and moans’ after drinking a cup of tea By Jessamy Tredinnick For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:53 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 13:58 BST, 10 June 2020 Angela Clancy had a very intense reaction to drinking tea … Read more
Nearly half of Britons have admitted they are drinking earlier in the day, twice as high as nations at the other end of the spectrum. A survey of 40,000 people across the world revealed Britain tops the table among 12 countries on a number of drinking parameters. Nearly 47 per cent of people who drink … Read more