Not the Usual College Party (This One’s Sober)
It started with a wine cooler, said Paige Cederna, describing that first sweet, easy-to-down drink she experienced as a “magic elixir.” “I had no inhibitions with alcohol,” said Ms. Cederna,…
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5 Ways Animals Get Drunk Just Like Humans
Not all party animals are humans. There are other creatures that like drugs and alcohol and some even going so far as to seek it out. It turns out, once…
Marijuana May Be The Least Dangerous Recreational Drug, Study Shows
Marijuana is far safer than alcohol, tobacco and multiple other illicit substances, researchers say, and strict, legal regulation of cannabis might be a more reasonable approach than current prohibitions. Those…
11 at Wesleyan University hospitalized after taking Molly
The Middletown Police Department reported that 11 were hospitalized because of Molly and one because of alcohol. The president of the of the university, located in Middletown, Connecticut, said that…
Actor Gary Busey hits pedestrian in Malibu parking lot, authorities say
He was not cited and there was no evidence of alcohol or illegal substances, said Lt. Anthony Rotella of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Busey has appeared in movies…
Humans Have Been Getting High Since Prehistoric Times, Research Shows
Ever wonder how long people have been hooked on mind-altering drugs? According to a newly published review of decades of archaeological research, humans worldwide have been using psychoactive substances like…
Soul mate stories: Their arranged marriage blossomed into true love
“Met” is a stretch. My father was 32. My mother was 21 and had no say in the pairing. It was a shock to her when the man who came…
The Health Benefits Of Drinking May Be Smaller Than You Think, Study Says
You may think you’re doing yourself a favor by having the occasional glass of wine. Beyond the enjoyment, we’ve all heard about the much-touted health benefits of light drinking, which…
Stoned Drivers At Far Lower Risk Of Crash Than Drunken Drivers
A government study on impaired driving released last week found that drivers who had used marijuana were at a far lower risk of getting into a car accident than drivers…
What Happens If You Plan A Strip Club Birthday When You’re A Lesbian: The Idiot Speaks
Last weekend I turned twenty-five on the twenty-fifth and this meant it was my Golden Birthday. To the dismay of my friends I’ve spent the past few years hiding inside,…
Drunk Driving Wanes In U.S., But Drug Use By Drivers Rises
Feb 6 (Reuters) – The number of U.S. drivers under the influence of alcohol is steadily dropping, but the use of illegal drugs by drivers is on the rise, new…
Fewer Drivers Are Drinking Behind The Wheel, But More Are Using Drugs
The number of drivers on the road with alcohol in their systems has declined by nearly one-third since 2007, but there has been a large increase in drivers using marijuana…
7 Annoying People You Should Never Invite To Your Super Bowl Party
We all know people who no one seems to want around at a party. And with Super Bowl parties happening all over the country this Sunday, it’s important to know…
Are Super Bowl beer ads a bad idea?
Should parents worry about children seeing the Pac-Man ad? If you want my professional opinionyes!parents should approach ads for alcoholic beverages with great caution. In a new study published in…
Yale President: Alcohol Can’t Be Used To Blame Sexual Assault Victims
Yale University President Peter Salovey told HuffPost Live on Friday that issues of communication failure or alcohol use “can’t be used to blame victims” of sexual violence. – Watch more…
Keith Urban Opens Up About Marriage And Addiction
In 2006, a few months after marrying actress Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban headed to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction — his third stay in eight years. Although the road…
Sororities Don’t See Their Alcohol Policies Changing As Colleges Try To Fix Greek Life
When Lindsey Bond was a new member of Delta Delta Delta at the University of Virginia, in 2012, her sorority was placed on probation for a year. One of the…
More Evidence Alcohol Before Bed Is Ruining Your Sleep
Many of us may be tempted to unwind with a glass of wine, but numerous studies suggest alcohol before bed is a sure-fire way to disturb your precious slumber. Adding…
Search for 6 missing after Annapolis mansion fire could take days
The 16,000-square-foot waterfront mansion house belonged to executive Don Pyle, chief operating officer for ScienceLogic, company spokesman Antonio Piraino said. Pyle was believed to have been at home with his…
The Pros And Cons Of Sorority Parties
Some women in Greek life want to host more college festivities to regain control over alcohol consumption. It’s worth trying, but it may not fix everything. Read the whole story…
How bad is booze anyway? 6 crazy facts about drinking
Drinking moderately comes with a wealth of health benefits, says Sam Zakhari, senior vice president of the Distilled Spirits Council and former director of the Division of Metabolism and Health…