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Drinking In America – Is It a Problem?

J. Patrick — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:02:15 +0000

Time for a toast to drinking? Do we drink too much in the U.S.? The results of a recent study suggests that almost 20% of men, and more than 10% of women drink more than they should according to government guidelines. And when it comes to “heavy drinking”, men more than double the women in [...]

Mixing Liquor with Diet Soda Gets You Drunk Faster Than Regular Soda

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:53:50 +0000

This study is being presented as a warning about the hidden dangers of alcohol. So is it bad that when I saw it, my first thought was, “Nice! Advice on how to get drunk faster!” According to a new study out of Northern Kentucky University, if you mix your alcohol with diet soda, you actually [...]

A Dozen Tipsy Santa's

J. Patrick — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:38:15 +0000

I've never wanted to dress up like Santa. I think spending the day with kids crawling up on my lap would be stressful, and of course delivering all those presents all around the world in just one night might be enough to make Santa take a drink or two to relax. Sometimes maybe more than a drink or two!

But these pictures prove that Santa can really be a party animal when he wants to be. See the proof for yourself!

Ladies – Pour Yourself A Drink For Good Health

J. Patrick — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:50:04 +0000

The use of alcohol has stretched the girth of many men all around the world, but a new study suggests that for women, a little extra booze might be beneficial. Pour yourself a cold one ladies, cause here comes the science! Osteoporosis is a factor that many women deal with, but researchers at Oregon State [...]

March Madness Has a New Meaning in Michigan

Tim Gray — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:02:30 +0000

With the NCAA March Madness tournie and St. Patty’s Day right around the corner — take warning when heading out to your favorite watering hole. Starting March 13th through April 3rd, 160 police agencies throughout Michigan will be cracking down on drunk driving. According to MLive: ’In 2011, 2,215 people were arrested for drunk driving during [...]

Drunk Guy Doesn't Realize Car Is On Fire [Video]

Erin Bishop — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:46:49 +0000

How drunk do you have to be not to notice your car is on fire, while you're actually in it? A guy in Grand Rapids was so drunk that he fell asleep in his car but didn't notice it was on fire. Cops pulled him out of the car and the guy still didn't realize what was going on, even as cops tried to tell him his car was on fire. Watch what happens after the jump.

Scary Data About Drink-Spiking Released — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:00:51 +0000

Frightening new data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that in 2009, more than 14,000 people visited hospital emergency room for intentional drug poisoning.

Peter J. Delany, PhD, the director of SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality in Rockville, Maryland defines intentional poisoning as an attempt “to harm someone by deliberately getting them to take a potentially harmful substance without their knowledge.”

Auto Workers Caught Drinking And Smoking On Lunch Break [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:17:32 +0000

I've been known to thrown back a beer or two, but not before using heavy machinery to build engines for cars. Chrysler workers at the Trenton Engine plant were caught on tape by Fox 2's Rob Wolchek .

The workers would stop at a party store, then head to a park operated by, believe it or not, the U.A.W. to drink beer and smoke pot. Check out the story after the jump.

Charlie Sheen Hospitalized, Serious Condition

George McIntyre — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:11:22 +0000

More drama for Charlie Sheen, he was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance this morning. Neighbors reported to TMZ that a party at Sheen’s home last night went well into the night. The reason for his hospitalization is not available at this time, but it’s probably not hard to guess. TMZ reports: It’s serious [...]

(Game Over, Belch)…4 In 12 Fans leave Major Sports Events Drunk

Rod Prahin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:21:48 +0000

A new study found that four in every twelve fans leave a major sporting event loaded. I know, real shocker right? It’s the four in twelve number that shocks me, and the fact that it’s not just at major sporting events. It’s happening at high school sporting events as well. The study measured the blood [...]