alcohol

New research from consumer insights platform Veylinx suggests that abstinence events like “Dry January” are more than just a social media fad. More than three-quarters of Americans say they’ve temporarily given up alcohol for at least a month in the past. Almost half of drinkers...

While gains and losses in the stock market may come and go, there is one thing that remains constant: Champagne. Kicking off a bright shiny new year with Champagne is a tradition that won't ever go sour. So, before finding out what you should be drinking, if you are drinking, on the...

Shortly before the 2022 World Cup was to start in Qatar, it was announced beer would be banned from stadiums, a move that potentially angered key tournament sponsor Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). While it didn’t generate the sales push it likely was hoping for, Anheuser-Bush InBev (AB...

There is no 'right' age nor acceptable amount of alcohol that is safe for minors. Both short-term and long-term effects of drinking can affect the normal development of vital organs and functions. In addition, drinking at a young age can lead to alcohol and addiction problems ...

Marijuana legalization is associated with increased use of alcohol, a new study published in JAMA Health Forum revealed. The startling new evidence contradicts prior research that showed that cannabis legalization did lead to more marijuana consumption but also decreased the use of alcohol....

This article was originally published on Leafly and appears here with permission. It turns out that putting random fluids in a bong is a stoner curiosity as old as weed-smoking itself. So much so that we even did it ourselves several years ago. After smoking out of a bong long enough,...

This article was originally published on Leafly and appears here with permission. There’s a common perception that cannabis is safer and less addictive than alcohol. For example, in a recent survey of more than 1,000 Americans, respondents ranked alcohol as “somewhat and...

With the U.S. legal cannabis industry on track to pull in upwards of $46 billion by 2026, many in the alcohol and beverage space are eyeing the cannabis industry as a unique opportunity to expand and reach new consumers although there are just as many who are ill at ease over the impact this could...

Evidence that cannabis can function as a substitute for prescription drugs, particularly opioids seems to be growing, with more research being conducted. Two studies presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) earlier this year showed that providing...

This article was originally published on Grassdoor and appears here with permission. Everyone who drinks alcohol has experienced some form of a hangover. Alcohol can cause dehydration, which leads to headaches and fatigue. It can also disrupt your sleep cycle, leading to insomnia or restless sleep...

Despite marijuana still being a Schedule I drug, while alcohol is legal for adults over 21, nearly one-third of over 10 000 Americans said they think it would be ideal if people used more marijuana and less liquor, a new poll suggests. The results of the YouGov survey also showed...

Rebellions, such as the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, have been fueled by it and such noted figures as Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner (who said she wanted to die with a cigarette and whiskey in hand), Mark Twain, William Faulkner and Sir Winston Churchill used whiskey to enliven or tame their souls....

Beverage giant Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO) is continuing to pursue new sectors for growth, which include adding to its partnered alcoholic beverages.  What Happened: Coca-Cola announced a new exclusive agreement with Molson Coors Beverage Co (NYSE: TAP) to launch a new brand of spiked...

There was a lot to celebrate in 2021, including the cryptocurrency market coming into its own and making millionaires seemingly overnight that balanced out the downside, such as the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. But, to be honest, we probably have been ready for 2022 for a while. A tradition that...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's tequila brand, Teremana, launched in March 2020 and sold around 300,000 cases during the COVID-19 pandemic year. The tequila company has now sold more than 600,000 nine-liter cases year-to-date, representing unrivaled...