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SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:04:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

Drunk Girl Found Stuck Between Buildings

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:55:55 +0000

Not that we're speaking from experience, but everyone's done something stupid when they've had a few too many to drink. We're talking about driving drunk while dressed as a zombie kind of dumb. Here's a less dangerous example -- getting stuck between two buildings.

The Politics of Drinking: Does the Kind of Alcohol You Drink Predict Who You Will Vote For? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

The 2012 Election is only a matter of hours away, which means only one thing - an end to all of those aggressive political ads! Well, that and the fact we'll be electing new leaders. Among the decisions we'll be voting on this season is one about who should be the next President of the United States. Whether you've already decided who is getting your vote or you're undecided one study claims the type of alcohol you most frequently enjoy says a lot about who you will vote for.

Does Drinking Make You a Better Parent?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Booze makes you a better parent—or at least that's what one in five moms and dads thinks. A new study reveals that nearly 20 percent of all British parents believe their alcohol consumption positively affects their parenting skills.

Disney World to Start Serving Booze

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:50:22 +0000

Despite the tradition of Walt Disney's refusal to allow his beloved theme park to serve spirits, as Disney World's Fantasyland expands this fall, the Magic Kingdom's menu will also see an expansion: wine and beer will be available for adult patrons to drink.

Introducing 'Air' — The Booze That Tastes Like Water

Patrick Bateman — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:05:11 +0000

What deters the majority of our population from drinking alcohol non-stop? Some would say it’s the soul-crushing hangovers, the inevitable prayer sessions to the porcelain throne, or the regrettable decisions made under the influence. For most novice drinkers, it’s the taste. That’s where Air enters stage right to take a bow.

Hey, Ladies — Booze May Actually Be Good for Your Bones

Mike Adams — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:02:21 +0000

While alcohol has been known to stretch the waistlines of men all over the world, a new study suggests that tying one on might actually be beneficial for women. Grab a cold one because here comes the science. Researchers at Oregon State University say that women who enjoy an average of one to two alcoholic [...]

How Much Are Americans Spending on Alcohol? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:55:32 +0000

There are many reasons why the idea behind prohibition not only failed miserably in this country, but has been long since buried deep in the American archives alongside slavery and the powdered wig. Americans love booze — so much that no matter what type of economic ugliness has transpired over the course of the last [...]

Should Insurance Cover Alcohol-Induced ER Visits?

Steve Tanko — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:55:58 +0000

Just as the Supreme Court is deliberating over the Obama administration’s mandatory health care coverage, another medical insurance debate is starting to simmer: Should Emergency Room visits that are instigated by alcohol or drug abuse be covered by the patients health insurance – or – should those costs be borne by the patient themselves? [...]

'Drinkify' Suggests Booze Based on Your Musicial Taste

BJ Ragone — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:42:12 +0000

If you love music and alcohol, then congratulations, you are just like us. But have you ever been listening to a band and wondered aloud ‘what type of adult beverage would go best with this song?’ Well if that’s the situation, then Drinkify has you covered. If only you got off your lazy butt and invented it first. Slacker.

Do You Have the Cash for a $72K Bottle of Whisky?

K. Thor Jensen — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:20:32 +0000

Big spenders the world over have a new trifle to drop serious coin on, as legendary distiller Glenfiddich has unleashed the priciest bottle of whisky on the market today. The Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve has been marinating for an unprecedented 55 years, and only 11 bottles are for sale at auctions around the world. Naturally, [...]

Whiskey Soothes Sore Throats and Freshens Breath While Getting You Drunk

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:59:50 +0000

You don’t usually need a good excuse to have a nice glass of heavenly whiskey, but now you have one. Whiskey can do so many things: calm your nerves after a long day, make a three look like an eight-and-a-half, turn a misdemeanor into a felony. Now, it can also calm a bothersome sore throat. [...]

10 Tips for the Common Hangover

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:01:28 +0000

Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful? Take a Blowfish. The Alka-Seltzer-like fizzing tablets are the only hangover remedy approved by the FDA. Drink lots of [...]

Three Kids Served Spiked Smoothies at a Colorado Restaurant

Tony Hart — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:39:17 +0000

Lately, it seems easier for a small child to score a cocktail than an 18-year-old with a fake ID.

In the most recent story, Pam Bruenning and her three young children went into a Chili's in Longmont, Colorado on July 4 and ordered fruit smoothies. When her daughter complained of dizziness and stomach pains, Bruenning took a sip of the girl's drink and discovered it was loaded with tequila.

Too Much Hand Sanitizer Can Lead To Positive Alcohol Tests

Steve Tanko — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:29:00 +0000

Photo Credit: purellhandsanitizer.org
Using hand sanitizers to ward off germs has become a normal routine for some. And in recent years, these clear bottles are seemingly everywhere.

However, ne