Alcohol
Australia Has a Pill for Alcohol Dependency. Why Isn’t It Being Prescribed?
Australia's public healthcare offers medication to treat alcohol dependence, but prescriptions are low.
One Day I Woke Up, Suddenly Allergic to Alcohol
After developing an intolerance to alcohol at 30, I’m learning how to socialize sober.
Can a Hangover Improve Your Mental Health? These People Think So
Some Reddit users claim they experience a "hangover effect" that relieves their ADHD, depression and anxiety symptoms.
I Got Really Drunk on Non-Grape Wines
Would you drink wine made from soursop, mangosteen, and wild berries? I did.
How to Cut Down on Alcohol, Even If You Don't Want to Quit Drinking
There is such a thing as boozing in moderation.
The History of the Aperitivo, Italy’s Very Own Happy Hour
It's so much more than just having a drink after a long day at work.
Why Young People Are Choosing to Go Sober on Dates
“I realised early on that alcohol on dates changes the power dynamics, and messy situations can follow.”
The Secrets Behind Your Favourite Corner Shop Wines
Jacob's Creek and Echo Falls may line the shelves of your local off-licence, but their ubiquity is more complex than you think.
How to Have a Great Night Out Without Drinking
We interviewed sober party-goers about how they navigate peer pressure, temptation and inhibitions.
Inside the Booming Non-Alcoholic Booze Market
Dry January may be over, but the thirst for alcohol-free drinks is still going strong.
Alcohol, Drugs and Phones Worth $13.9 Million Go Up in Smoke in Official Burning Ceremony
Contraband destruction ceremonies are grand events celebrated with nationalistic pomp and publicity stunts in Pakistan.
I Tried to Break All My New Year’s Resolutions in a Week
Drinking more, doing less exercise and eating badly was not the worst thing that ever happened to me.