Drunk Driver Lucky Not To Be Shot
A drunk driver was lucky not to be shot when they crashed into an anti-terror bollard. Everybody knows it’s foolish to get behind the wheel when drinking. You are literally taking your life in your hands and could harm innocent people in the process. However, for a drunk driver in Edinburgh it almost had even […]
Rise of Illegal Drinking Dens In Ireland
Police in Ireland are concerned about a rise in illegal drinking dens. Police in Ireland are concerned about a rise in the number of illegal drinking dens especially in the time of Covid-19. Every time the people in power make up a new rule, or impose a restriction, somebody breaks it. People refuse to be […]
Report Shows COVID Increasing Possibility Of Alcohol Harm
You do not have to go far to see how coronavirus has impacted our daily lives. The UK has seen a rise in anxiety levels, as concerns about the future, and how the crisis may play out, preys on everybody’s minds. A new report, compiled by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) and the Scottish […]
Do You Live In the City With The Most Hangovers & What Can We Do About Them?
How many times have you woken up, after a heavy night drinking and told yourself `never again`. Your head is splitting! You feel weak as a kitten and your stomach is turning ten to the dozen. You are feeling `tired and emotional`, and wonder why you inflicted this punishment on yourself? We have all been […]
New Myco-adaptogens Beers Could Be Future Of Alcohol-Free drinking
It seems every day we are seeing the latest advances in the low or non-alcohol beer market. But the industry is buzzing with the release of a series of drinks called Britain’s first-ever ‘myco-adaptogenic’ alcohol-free beers. It is ironic that a revolutionary new product should be derived from an ancient ingredient, which has been around […]
Families Call For More To Be Done For People Battling Addiction Across The UK
There are many different reasons why people drink or take drugs. They may be out of work or experiencing money problems, suffered a loss, have relationship or family problems. But sometimes it can seem as if they are going through it alone, and nobody understands what they are feeling. It is not uncommon for people […]
Outcry As Bars In Houses Of Commons Kept Serving Booze After Curfew
Have you ever felt, for some people, the rules do not apply, and those in privileged positions are treated differently? It often seems as if there is one law for those in power and everybody else goes without. It can be particularly irksome when politicians appear to receive special treatment, while the people who voted […]
Are You ABVarious? Join The Revolution. It Could Change Your Life
The pandemic has forced us all to re-evaluate many different aspects of our lives. From our work and home life to what, for some, is the most important consideration, our health. It has been that way since the crisis began and this has continued since restrictions were relaxed. One of the after-effects of the easing […]
Rise Sees Millions In The UK Become High Risk Drinkers During Lockdown
It is plain to see drinking habits have changed across the UK during lockdown. Millions around the UK have turned to alcohol throughout the pandemic, some believing we could be looking at an ever-growing addiction crisis, at risk of spiralling out of control. It seems we have witnessed a shift, where those considered to be […]
Don’t Sweat Sobriety
Ankle tags that measure alcohol levels in sweat to be rolled out in England and Wales. Before lockdown, the UK government was considering a dramatic course of action to try to reduce alcohol-related crime. There were plans to prohibit the sale of booze to criminals and force them to wear ankle tags. These would measure […]
