The “Spirited” Drinking Culture of Iceland
As we have seen in recent years, European countries tend to have an affinity for alcohol, particularly those in the Western portion of the continent. After all, the concept of the beer garden was popularized in Germany, while vodka was taken directly from Russia. Likewise, our concepts of “wine-and-dine” were brought to our country by […]
The Strong Alcohol Policy of Greenland
Needless to say, if you are the kind of person who prefers a nearly silent vacation spot and enjoys the freshness of winter air year-round, you don’t need to look any further than Iceland’s northwestern cousin, Greenland. In fact, this is the last place you would expect to run into any social problems or drug-related […]
3 Countries That Have Decriminalized Drugs
Over the past couple of decades, America’s drug problem has taken a downward spiral, transforming from an irritating issue into a public health crisis. Opioids, meth, and marijuana are still nestled in the heart of addiction, abuse, and hundreds of thousands of fatal overdoses with each passing year. How we have dealt with these drugs […]
Is Daily Drinking a Sign of Alcoholism?
Nowadays, you have probably come across one or two articles concerning the “health benefits” of a small glass of alcohol every evening. While doctors have proven that a little glass of wine and a shot of liquor or spirits can, in fact, prevent heart problems and dementia down the road, you probably still have reservations […]
Survey Shows That Great Britain Is a Capital of European Drug Problems
Needless to say, the current drug situation in Europe is not looking very promising, particularly for members of Great Britain. According to a recent survey conducted by the European Union, this island nation is the epicenter of the majority of drug problems over the entire continent, a very unnerving piece of information over the past […]
A Window into Canada’s Opioid Crisis
As the United States continues to plow ahead through the onslaught of opioids and addiction, we shouldn’t forget our next-door neighbor is also struggling with an epidemic that is right on par with ours. Over the course of more than 20 years, Canada has slowly but surely been struggling against a wave of opioid abuse […]
How Scotland Is Tackling an Alcohol Crisis
Anyone who has visited Scotland will definitely affirm the fact that drinking is very popular in this friendly little British country. From the Highlands to downtown Edinburgh, the Scottish people are quite fond of alcoholic beverages, whether straight whiskey, malt beer, or anything in between. As it turns out, though, and as you probably expected, […]
Five Cities in Switzerland Are Epicenters for Cocaine Problems in Europe
Although cocaine might be a giant thorn in the backside of the United States (as it has been for nearly a century), we have to consider the fact that Europe is also taking a massive binge on this unpleasantly overbearing white stimulant. A recent report suggests this little power-booster is widespread across wealthy European nations, […]
France’s Love of Cigarettes Seems to Be Declining
If we were to ask you what the run-of-the-mill, postcard image of a French person would be, you would probably describe a lovely lady or man sitting at a Parisian café and smoking a cigarette beneath the lights of the Eiffel Tower. However, as it turns out, those classic Gauloises cigarettes might be going out […]
Animals That Love to Get Drunk
You could say that animals, including us humans, are programmed to take risks. After all, from the beginning of time, man has scoured the ground for fermented fruits to (you guessed it) seek warmth and satisfaction. Ultimately, this desire for fermented products has transcended into a love for alcohol, something most of us aren’t proud […]
