An American Idol Drinking Game?

by Leah March 4, 2010

What do American Idol and drinking have in common? Besides being potentially addictive, they’re both ubiquitous. So what could be more fitting than American Idol drinking games?
Yes, while Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy sip from their plastic tumblers of Coke, you could be having a party–drinking beer, wine, Jack Daniels, or what-have-you–creatively combining two passions.
Here, [...]

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Interview with Alice Feiring, author of “The Battle for Wine & Love or How I Saved the World From Parkerization”

by Caren March 3, 2010

From time to time, we will post short interviews with interesting people about their thoughts and feelings on women and drinking. There is such a wide array of perspectives about this topic, and we are excited to gain insight into as many as possible and to share them with you.
Alice Feiring, a lapsed Dance/Movement therapist [...]

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Poll: What’s Your Preferred Drink?

by Caren March 2, 2010

What’s your preferred drink?poll

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The Drinking Double Standard: Alive and Well at the Olympics?

by Leah February 28, 2010

Consider these two drinking scenes from the party hearty  Vancouver Olympics:
Jon Montgomery wins gold in men’s skeleton and someone hands him a pitcher of beer, which he chugs, to the delight of the fans. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, “Millions of Canadians watched him capture Olympic gold and celebrate by chugging a pitcher of [...]

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Do African Americans Drink Less?

by Leah February 25, 2010

Do African American adults drink less than people of other ethnic backgrounds? A fascinating new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), says yes. Over 25,000 African American adults participated in the survey on drug use and health.
The current alcohol use rate for African Americans aged 18 and older is significantly lower [...]

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