Drinking Too Much May Add To Anxiety In Stressful Times

It’s obvious that these are stressful times but have you considered that drinking too much may be adding to your anxiety? This is a very frightening time, and people all over the country are suffering anxiety, unsure about what’s going to happen. You turn on the TV or go online and the news can be […]

You Do Not Have To Drink On Holiday

Try Alcohol-free G&T. Things may be crazy right now, but life seems to be heading back to normal. And, although it may not feel like it, people are still planning on going, or already on holiday before hopefully going back to work or school routines. Many are choosing to have a staycation and remain in […]

Countries Impose Second Alcohol Bans As COVID Cases Rise

Now lockdown restrictions are being lifted premises like shops, restaurants, and pubs are re-opening, albeit with social distancing. People are finally able to enjoy some things in life we have had to do without for months. Most of the world appears to be heading in the right direction and have seen some freedoms being restored. […]

Vandals Steal Alcohol from Hand Sanitiser Stations

Just when you thought you had heard everything… it seems some people have been vandalising hand sanitiser stations so they can drink the alcohol!  But drinking hand sanitiser kills. There are reports some people in South Shields in the North of England are smashing up hand gel dispensers and helping themselves to the alcohol inside. […]

Rise In People Needing Help For Addiction

UKAT, a major addiction care provider, has noted a rise in people needing help for addiction in lockdown and want to investigate how to help them. Millions of people around the world have had a sense of trepidation throughout the pandemic. Now, although we have seen some restrictions being lifted, it is still a challenging […]

Long Jumper in Trouble for Breaking SA Lockdown Rules

People all over the world, from the ordinary person on the street to the rich and famous, have seen their lives disrupted by lockdown. Governments around the globe have imposed strict rules to deal with the pandemic, and while some restrictions may be lifted, people are still being asked to adhere to the guidelines as […]

Booze, Tea And Coffee Sales Rise

Booze, tea and coffee sales have risen after lockdown but pubs sales decline as customers stay away. We have all had to change our shopping or dining habits throughout the pandemic. During lockdown, pubs, bars, and restaurants were forced to close and we had to stay at home. So pub sales declined but we stocked […]

Alcohol and Sleep

A Little Drink At Bedtime May Keep You Awake How many times have you had trouble sleeping and made your way downstairs to the kitchen, thinking a small glass of beer or a wee dram might send you off to sleep? Alcohol has sometimes been a recommended cure for insomnia. After all, you have passed […]

Restricted Number Of Punters Puts Pubs In Jeopardy

Number Of Punters In Pubs Restricted The restriction in the number of customers allowed in bars is still having a detrimental effects after they re-opened after lockdown. We were all wondering what life would be like when lockdown was eased and we get back to more normal life. Things may never be the same and […]

Drinking and the Immune System

Could Your Drinking Affect Your Immune System? People have been drinking more in self isolation but this could be affecting their immune systems.  Ironically, consuming more alcohol to cope with lockdown could make you more susceptible to covid-19. This could have consequences as we head back out as restrictions ease. We all know that people […]