Consume Joe Biden Responsibly

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2010 The vice president's "suave original personality" and "sly trademark grin" might make him an excellent pitchman. The Onion mocked up this joke ad campaign for Hennessy and it kind of works -- almost too well to be funny. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Russian Vodka Prices Soar

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2010 At a time of the year when alcohol consumption is traditionally up in Russia, a campaign against alcoholism launched recently by President Dmitry Medvedev will substantially raise the price of vodka. The cost of the cheapest half liter will increase to at least 89 rubles (about $3) from about 50 rubles. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

FDA Goes After Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

Staff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2009 News flash: Adding caffeine to alcoholic drinks may lead consumers to underestimate how drunk they are. The Food and Drug Administration is getting to the bottom of this potential health issue by ordering close to 30 manufacturers of caffeinated adult beverages to prove that their drinks are safe -- or else. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Tale of Two Supermen — and Their Drugs

David Sirota / Truthdig Oct 23, 2009 We can look to two superjocks -- Lance Armstrong and Michael Phelps -- for the key lesson about our absurd drug policy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Green Is Your Beer?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2009 Watching your environmental impact is almost as important as watching your liver impact. To that end, Greenopia has rated "15 of the largest breweries in the world." Guinness, Heineken, Coors, Sam Adams and Tecate all got the lowest possible rating, while Fat Tire's maker, New Belgium, took home four out of four green leaves (adorable). Remember to consume environmentally friendly beer responsibly. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘To Health’?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2009 A study published in The Lancet medical journal concludes that the effects of alcohol should be viewed in the same light as the effects of smoking. Alcohol consumption is linked to one in every 25 deaths worldwide, the study said. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rise in GI Alcohol Abuse Indicated

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2009 The number of U.S. soldiers enrolled in alcohol dependency or abuse programs has doubled since 2003, which isn't surprising considering GIs are deploying on more and longer tours with less down time between. And these stats are probably hiding a bigger problem in consumption, considering that commanders have to be notified if someone is in treatment. So what of those that aren't seeking help? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Saberi’s Side of the Story

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2009 Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi just got back to the States following six years in Iran, the last four of which she spent in prison under an allegation of spying -- a charge she initially confessed to but later recanted. Saberi recounted her story on Thursday's edition of "All Things Considered" on NPR, one of the outlets for which she reported while in Iran. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Japanese Official Denies Getting Drunk to Survive International Boredom

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2009 Here's one way to get through a meeting: Japanese Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa denies getting tanked at a recent G7 get-together. Nakagawa was caught slurring and nodding off during a press conference, for which he apologized and blamed cold medicine. We'll have to remember that one. Update Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Last Call for Tube Tippling

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2008 In the first policy announcement of his mayoral term, London's newly elected Boris Johnson has banned the consumption of alcohol on all public transport -- including buses and trains -- in the capital city beginning June 1. The ordinance is criticized by many transport unions, which foresee serious problems in its enforcement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Galactic Booze Cruise

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2007 An independent panel set up by NASA to evaluate health issues at the agency has made an unexpected discovery: In at least two instances, astronauts were allowed to fly after drinking heavily, despite concern by doctors and colleagues. It's not clear whether the flights involved spacecraft or training jets. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Taking the Fifth

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