Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?
Drink up.
Drink up.
We've always thought that binge drinking was just part of being a dumb teenager, but scientists say they've recently discovered a gene which could account for the risky behavior.
There comes a time in every person’s life when he or she gets to that proverbial crossroads- where you can decide to go one way in your life or another. This is the time when one decides what kind of person they want to be, and it’s the time when one chooses the direction they want to follow- one that will lead to happiness, or one that will lead to destruction.
The socially inept can often suffer from debilitating tremors of shyness and inhibition, while those who grind the gnashing teeth off the full-blooded booze hound often throw caution to the wind and ride the dastardly beast until its legs fall off.
With that philosophy in mind, it appears that alcohol has been a major stepping stone in helping the general public grease the societal walls that in the end have allowed us to get to know each other a little better.
Masculinity. It’s not just for dudes anymore. Actually, it is but the very notion of dudeness as we know it is changing and evolving, as Ask Men’s Great Male Survey, 2012 edition, has found.
We’ve seen a lot of vodkas come down the pike lately that appeal to foodies of all varieties – ranging from the sweet to the salty (sometimes both), from the crazy to the disgusting. But, if you’re looking to relive those childhood memories of suffering through sucking a Fireball or Mega Warhead, we suggest the Naga Chilli Vodka, which has been called the World’s Hottest Vodka.
Though the popularity of BASEketball never really took off after the movie’s release, some vertical-minded entrepreneurs believe one of the greatest drinking games to ever come down the pike should get an infusion of basketball.
Pink was one of the biggest partiers in the pop scene for a while. While you never caught her stumbling out of nightclubs like a sloppy drunk mess, she made no secret of her love for throwing back booze. Since becoming a mom to adorable Willow Sage, though, Pink is throwing back milk, instead.
In reference to yet another great American booze controversy, the question has been asked – should manufacturers of alcoholic beverages like Five Wives Vodka be allowed to sell products with names that an overly uptight society will find offensive? While most booze hounds encourage it, some state lawmakers are saying “no.”
I don't know, it seems like a waste of perfectly good vodka, but there are a few of these I would like to try!
According to LimeLife.com, you can use vodka for:
I can't pass too much judgement on teenagers, I was one once and certainly did my share of stupid things. However, I don't think any of them were quite this stupid. Teenage drinking = not a smart thing. Teenage vodka tampons = reaaaaally not a smart thing.
Frightening new data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that in 2009, more than 14,000 people visited hospital emergency room for intentional drug poisoning.
Peter J. Delany, PhD, the director of SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality in Rockville, Maryland defines intentional poisoning as an attempt “to harm someone by deliberately getting them to take a potentially harmful substance without their knowledge.”