Several new books have explored women and drinking and how it has changed in recent years. Author Gabrielle Glaser jokes about women drinking wine at book club meetings. It makes you wonder if Glaser’s book and another new one about women and drinking will be required reading at book (and wine) clubs. Glaser’s “Why She…
Drunk or Tipsy, Does It Make a Difference?
Remember going to the local bar on college night and seeing guys and girls get drunk? There was always the girls that would giggle and deny that they were wasted, claiming they were just a “little buzzed.” On the other hand, college men would proclaim their extreme drunkenness with pride. The use of terms to…
Staying Safe on Memorial Day
Staying Safe on Memorial Day Memorial Day weekend is a favorite holiday for many. If you live near a beach or lake, you know where you plan on spending the long weekend. This holiday marks the beginning of the summer and is a popular time to get in the water with boats or jet skis….
Warrior Moms Battling Against FASD and Addiction
Warrior Moms Battling Against FASD and Addiction For many pregnant women, the joy and excitement of having a baby consumes them. A woman can change her whole lifestyle in an effort to give birth to a healthy baby. But what happens if you have a disease that is so destructive that an abrupt lifestyle change…
Celebrities in Handcuffs
The famous drink and drive, too. They also don’t always get off easy. Most recently, the spotlight shone a bit brighter on five names for the wrong reasons. Bass player Todd Harrell. On Friday night, police in Tennessee arrested Harrell, bassist for 3 Doors Down, for more than driving under the influence—he’s facing vehicular homicide…
A Lesson on College Drinking
A Lesson on College Drinking Parents send their children off to college with hopes of the dean’s list, responsible spending, decision making and sobriety. However, the reality for many is quite the opposite. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), four out of five students drink alcohol and nearly half of…
Smartphones Are Getting Smarter
Smartphones Are Getting Smarter Picture yourself at your favorite bar. You’re surrounded by good friends, good food, and having a few drinks. Once you call it a night, you stumble out into the parking lot and search for you keys. You convince yourself that you’re not drunk, maybe a little buzzed but you can drive….
Penn State Is Redeeming St. Patrick’s Day
Penn State Is Redeeming St. Patrick’s Day Penn State University made Huffington Post’s list of ‘Most Irish Colleges’ in 2012 because they had their own early St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which had devolved into drunkenness and arrests. But efforts from the college and community the past several years have toned down ‘State Patty’s Day,’ which…
Alcohol Influenced Football Marketing
Tailgating before a sporting event involves beer, food, and fun. What you may not know is the aftermath can include DUIs, drunk and disorderly citations, fights and some patrons who even end up at drug rehab. In Florida, awareness of these issues and has created campaigns (sponsored by the leagues and alcohol companies) to help…
Alcohol Calories Instead of Food?
Dieters today are less likely to cut back on alcohol calories than food calories. Why is that? Many people know that fat is bad because it contains 9 calories per gram. But alcohol is next on the list, with 7 calories per gram. The perceived benefits of alcohol (“red wine is good for the heart”)…
