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News Articles: drinking

Album cover for <em>Drinking In Here</em>, a new collection of traditional drinking songs from the Lomax Archive.

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  • History

These catchy old songs aren't as think as you drunk they are

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

June 13, 2025
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By:
  • Chloe Veltman
People who take on the Dry January challenge vow to go alcohol-free for the month.

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  • Health

Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

January 03, 2025
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By:
  • April Fulton
A representative for RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, an anti-sexual assault organization, recommends guarding your food and drink at a party and realizing how fast they can be tampered with.

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  • National

Worried about your drink getting spiked? Here are some safety tips

It's September, and many college students are arriving on campus for the first time. This exciting new chapter can have a darker side: College students are considered a high-risk group for drugging.

September 05, 2024
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
bottles of alcohol in front of shelves of alcohol

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  • News

How much alcohol did Georgia residents drink last year? What report says amid Dry January

A new report from Pew Research Center found out just how much alcohol the people of the United States — including Georgians — consumed last year. 

January 15, 2024
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By:
  • Chelsea Madden

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  • Health

Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too

Don't skip Friendsgiving. A large new study confirms that close friendships are vital to our health. But BFFs tend to share certain vices, too.

November 20, 2023
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By:
  • Maggie Mertens
Some people who take Ozempic and Wegovy report it tamps down their cravings for alcohol, and they're drinking less.

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  • Health

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

August 28, 2023
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  • Michaeleen Doucleff
A new study looks for associations between changes in alcohol consumption and the risk of dementia, in research that is based on nearly 4 million people in South Korea.

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  • Your Health

Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights

A large study found that cutting down on alcohol is a good idea. People who quit drinking also had increased risk of dementia, but researchers cautioned about drawing conclusions from that.

February 18, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Scheduling time on the calendar for a workout and setting small, achievable goals are just a couple of ways we can focus on rebuilding healthy habits.

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  • Health

Americans are stuck in unhealthy pandemic habits. Here's how to reboot

After two years of pandemic life, people have learned to cope in ways that have become stubborn, unhealthy habits. But there are positive steps we can take to reset a healthy lifestyle.

March 10, 2022
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
Online delivery service Drizly said its alcohol sales were up 68% on Election Day, compared with the average of the previous four Tuesdays.

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  • Business

Alcohol Delivery Company Drizly Sees Sales Jump Amid Election Wait

Americans found comfort in wine, liquor and beer while awaiting the election results, according to an online delivery company. Its Election Day sales were up about 68% compared with recent Tuesdays.

November 06, 2020
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By:
  • Adedayo Akala
American adults over 30 say they're drinking 14% more often during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the journal <em>JAMA Network Open</em>.

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  • Health

Americans Are Drinking 14% More Often During Pandemic, Study Finds

The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41%.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner

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