WHY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION INCREASES DURING THE FALL AND WINTER
As the Christmas season approaches, we are all preparing to engage in a variety of holiday festivities including decorating a sparkling tree and throwing high-energy parties. However, not everyone will be wearing a happy face during the holiday season. According to recent studies, as elements like bad weather, stressful schedules, and wild festivities plow across […]
THE TROUBLE WITH ALCOHOL USE IN AMERICA TODAY
Needless to say, the situation involving alcohol consumption has spiraled into a series of unfortunate mishaps, one after another, sine the Prohibition dissolved in the 1930s. However, since the onset of the 20th century, the public began to grow warier of alcohol consumption and began to heed the words of Dr. Benjamin Rush (the first […]
CONSIDERING HOW SUPERBOWL ADVERTISEMENTS FOR ALCOHOL CATER TO TEENS
If you are a parent, you have probably asked yourself the question, “How can I keep my teenager from drinking alcohol when the advertisements for this stuff are everywhere?” While no one can guarantee a teen or young adult will not taste alcohol (at some point in our lives, we all have), you can always […]
DISNEY IS BRINGING ALCOHOL INTO THE MAGIC KINGDOM
At some point in our lives, we have all been exposed to the magic of Walt Disney animation. In fact, for many of us, Walt Disney himself was (and continues to be) a household name. For decades the films produced by this iconic man have taken us to enchanted forests, pirate-infested seas, and enchanted undersea […]
HOW ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE INCREASES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
Now, we have only two days until December arrives, and the celebration of the Christmas season will officially kick off. During this special time of year, families gather together to decorate their homes in holiday splendor, plan festive parties, and go to special events to create new memories to be treasured time and time again. […]
WHY ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE SPIKES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
For many of us, Christmastime can mean only one thing: tons of winter fun. Once Thanksgiving is done, we enter that time of year when our families and loved ones gather around a sparkling tree, cook huge dinners, and share stories of the previous year. Nevertheless, for every happy moment during Christmas, there is an […]
TRACING THE HISTORY OF ALCOHOL USE IN COLONIAL AMERICA
For thousands of years, humanity has been inexplicably attracted to the intoxicating aroma of alcoholic drinks. In fact, from the first moment our ancestors swung from the trees to obtain fermented fruit, a plethora of alcoholic drinks have become ingrained in cultures across the globe. From fermented mare’s milk on the steppes of Mongolia to […]
HOW TO HAVE FUN ON A CHRISTMAS SEASON DATE WITHOUT DRINKING ALCOHOL
Now that Christmas is 8 days away, people are going to start kicking the holiday festivities and party planning into high gear. Besides decorating the tree (if you haven’t already) and watching as many Christmas specials as you can take in one sitting, you are probably getting ready to go out on a special holiday […]
WHY PEOPLE SHOULD NEVER DRINK ALCOHOL ON AIRPLANES
Sometimes, you really need to ask someone, “Is that glass of booze really worth it?” If you have been in this person’s shoes before (chances are you have), then you might begin to wonder why on earth people would be foolish enough to drink alcoholic beverages before riding in an airplane. As crazy as it […]
THE DAMAGE ALCOHOL INFLICTS ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
When you consider the difficulties of a marathon or a gymnastics event, you may understand that athletes (to some degree) are nerve-wracked about the possibility of performing in such a rigorous manner. While some people might resort to a good night’s sleep or a cup of tea, however, some may consider the glass of red […]