Spain’s Balearic Islands cracking down on pub crawls and happy hours
Authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands are clamping down on binge-drinking tourism in three hotspots, introducing what they claim is the first law of its kind in Europe.
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Survey shows Scots are more likely to fake Dry January success
A quarter of Scots said that they didn't think they could stay sober - even for the first week of the month - if they were taking part in the Dry January event.
Motorist driving on tyres worn to metal almost six times drink-drive limit
A motorist spotted by motorway police driving on tyres worn down to the metal wheel was almost six times the drink-drive limit.
Anxiety about going back to work ‘may be alcohol withdrawal symptoms’
New Year’s revellers who feel anxious about returning to work after binge-drinking during the festive season may actually be suffering from alcohol withdrawal symptoms, according to a liver expert.
‘I can’t tell you when I went from enjoying a drink to needing a drink’: Kirkton woman Ann discusses battle with sobriety and shares advice for those struggling
The weeks leading up to Christmas are often filled with food, drinks, parties and nights out.
Pubs’ fears over new drink-drive limit in Scotland unfounded, study finds
Trade in pubs has withstood the lowering of the drink-drive limit in Scotland, new research suggests.
Alcohol tolerance may have saved ape ancestors from extinction, scientists say
Humanity’s ancestors may have been saved from extinction because they developed the ability to digest alcohol, scientists claim.
Ketamine ‘could help reduce alcohol intake’
One dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers cut their alcohol intake, a study has suggested.
Johnson’s ‘do or dry’ pledge to give up alcohol until Brexit is delivered
Boris Johnson claimed he has given up drinking until after Brexit is sorted.
Alcohol-making gut bacteria ‘may cause liver damage even in non-drinkers’
Alcohol-producing microbes that live in the gut may cause liver damage – even in people who do not drink, research suggests.
POLL: Was the Scottish Government right to introduce minimum alcohol pricing?
With the news that alcohol deaths have reduced by up to a fifth in some areas since minimum pricing was introduced in Scotland, we want to know what you think of the policy.
Dundee shopkeeper to find out whether he can sell booze after five-month wait
A convenience store is finally to find out if it can sell alcohol – almost five months after it opened its doors.
‘The first thing I did in the morning was make myself a double vodka and water’: Dundee man turns his life around with the help of community group
“The first thing I did in the morning was make myself a double vodka and water,” said Ian Thomas, speaking of his 26-year alcohol addiction.
Man spotted driving erratically on Dundee street was four times the legal limit
Catalin Richiteanu, of Clepington Road, was fined and banned after being caught more than four times the drink-drive limit.
Drink-related visits to A&E at Dundee’s Ninewells increase by almost 20%
Booze-related admissions to Ninewells Hospital have risen by almost 20% in three years.
NHS objects to bid for shop to sell alcohol out of proposed shop at Dundee train station
Health bosses have objected to a bid by a convenience store to sell alcohol out of its proposed shop at Dundee train station.
Experts says it may already be too late for Dundee pub bosses to renew licences
Drinks trade experts have warned it may already be too late for Dundee pub bosses to renew their licences.
Britons drinking less alcohol, study shows
Britons are drinking less alcohol, despite the amount consumed worldwide being on the rise, a study has shown.
Even moderate drinking increases risk of stroke, scientists say
Having one or two alcoholic drinks per day does not reduce the risk of having a stroke, scientists have said.
Dundee councillor objects to more alcohol being sold in Hilltown Tesco store
A councillor has blasted the local authority’s alcohol overprovision policy.