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Drinking
What Can 'Drunken Monkeys' Teach Us About Alcohol Addiction?
Turns out, our ancient ancestors' consumption of fermented fruits created a genetic mutation that be the cause of alcoholism in people today.
Can Alcohol Fuel Creativity?
New research finds it can, at least for one variety of innovative thinking.
How to Get a Drink at a Crowded Bar
The bartender has nearly unlimited power, and the patron has seemingly none. Is there any effective way to lobby for a drink?
The Myth of Teenage Binge Drinking
Alcohol-related deaths are most common among middle-aged white men with disposable income, so why are all of the PSAs aimed at kids?
Think Alcohol's Good for You? Not So Fast, Researchers Say
It turns out the benefits of light to moderate drinking might have been exaggerated.
What Getting Drunk Will Do to Your Immune System
A new study finds that drinking can damage more than your judgment.
Culture as a Form of Control: All Hail New Orleans' Go-Cup
Experiencing the liquor laws of The Big Easy can remind you of the power of culture to render alternative ways of life invisible.
Alcohol Increases Aggression Before You've Taken a Sip
New research confirms that exposure to the idea of alcohol heightens aggressive behavior.
In Defense of Powdered Alcohol
Some people almost definitely will find ways to misuse a substance than can turn any liquid into alcohol—but that doesn't mean it shouldn't exist.
Is Pop Music Turning Teens Into Alcoholics?
A new study looks at the dark side of our love for Ke$ha, Kanye, and co.
Could Taxes on Alcohol Promote Economic Growth?
All of those hangovers could be costing the country a lot of workdays.
Study: Many Popular Songs Include References to Tequila
New research finds 6.4 percent of top hits include a mention of a specific brand of alcohol.
How to Stay Healthy Even if You Can't Avoid Stress on the Job
One researcher, who recognized that avoiding stress at work was, for some, completely unrealistic, went looking for alternatives.
Tailgating Spawns Bad Drinking Habits
New research links parental drunkenness at college football tailgating parties with alcohol abuse by their kids.
Studying Abroad or Drinking Abroad
Researchers find that heavier-drinking American college students are more likely to study abroad or intend to study abroad.
Raise Taxes, Lower Alcohol Consumption
Policymakers have experimented with of various ways of reducing excess alcohol consumption, but the most effective tool may be the simplest: Use targeted taxes to increase the price.