Alcohol
Shocking: Report Finds That Sydneysiders Are the Biggest Coke Users in Australia
Melbourne had the highest heroin use, while those from Darwin consumed the most alcohol.
I Spent the Day in a Giant BrewDog and Saw the Depressing Future of Pubs
70 percent of British pubs could be forced to close. Are weird "work drinks" mega-chains all we'll have left?
Officially, These 21 Teenagers Died From Suffocation. Their Parents Disagree.
Families of the teenagers who died in a tavern in South Africa in June tell VICE World News that the investigation into their deaths is flawed and untrustworthy.
How Alcohol Lost Its Cool
A third of pub visits are now alcohol-free, but drinking has been losing its cred in pop culture for a while now.
People (Try To) Recall Their Wildest Drunk Moments
“They asked for our IDs, but none of us had them because we barely even had clothes on, so we all gave fake names as the guards put them down on their blacklist.”
Perfectionism May Lead to Alcoholism, Study Finds
People who expect themselves to reach unrealistic heights may be prone to reaching for the bottle.
We Asked Experts: What Should You Really Eat When You’re Hungover?
A nutritionist and a dietician break down what science considers genuinely useful hangover foods, and what is just you wanting a fry up.
Young People Don’t Drink as Much as They Used To. Japan’s Tax Agency Is Worried.
Japanese officials are encouraging young people to drink up in a campaign called “Sake Viva!”
Everything You Need to Stock a Bar Cart Like a Pro
Do old fashioneds call your name? Better have a bar spoon, bitters, and a rocks glass handy. Love margs? Stock up on citrus squeezers and shakers.
Does Myrkl Work? I Tried the Anti-Hangover Pill to Find Out
After my sort-of scientific test yielded some interesting results, I hit up a psychopharmacologist for an explanation.
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.