Author: Peter Cutforth

  • Learn to Love Vodka

    Spirits have been growing in popularity, for consumption neat or with a mixer. Vodka is one of those spirits that have built up a real following. If you’re tired of the same old vodka drinks, try one of these cocktails, its sure to impress the vodka officionados as well as newbies.

  • For Once, A Healthy Cocktail

    Watch this video to learn how to make a Matcha Mule.

    It tastes good and it’s basically made from green tea so it’s good for you too.

    If you haven’t tried Matcha yet, this is the perfect way to start, there’s an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic option.

  • Who Knew Absinthe Could Taste This Good

    Who knew absinthe could taste this good? Here are some cool absinthe cocktail recipes to try.

    Even if you’ve never been a huge a fan of the liquor, you should try these cocktails. Just make sure you drink moderately and responsibly.

  • Strange Alcohol Facts

    Here are some cool facts about alcohol that you probably never needed to hear, but will be glad you did.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpIQwPS5RZc

     

  • Seven Alcohol Myths You Believe About Alcohol

    When it comes to drinking  moderately and responsibly, the more you know about alcohol, the better.  This video debunks some of the myths that  most people still believe about drinking.

     

  • How to Get a Decent Night’s Rest After Drinking

    According to a post on Lifehacker.com.au the reason we feel so sluggish and bad after a night out is because we don’t get good enough sleep after drinking.

    • Make you bed comfy for you when you get home.
    • Eat a well balanced meal.
    • Drink plenty of water while drinking alcohol.
    • Cut yourself off early.
    • Don’t overdose on pain medications.
    • Replenish lost nutrients.

    These steps will help you sleep better when you get home from your next party.

    Source: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/05/how-to-get-a-decent-nights-sleep-after-a-night-of-drinking/

  • Study Claims Alcohol Intervention Does Not Work

    A recent study reveals that alcohol interventions do not work for fraternity or sorority members.

    The study from The Miriam Hospital and The Brown University Centre for Alcohol and Addiction Studies findings were reported on May 16 in the journal Health Psychology.

    The findings reveal that college students did not reduce their alcohol intake despite the interventions, indicating the need for more vigorous solutions.

    Researchers also revealed that interventions delivered to heavier drinkers can produce strong and enduring reductions in alcohol consumption.

    It’s important we avoid alcohol problems in the first place, which is why Responsible Service of Alcohol is so vital.

    Read more at http://www.australianetworknews.com/alcohol-interventions-not-work-study-claims/

  • Should You Line Your Stomach Before Drinking?

    We’ve often heard that eating a meal before you drink will sustain you for longer, preventing you from becoming intoxicated quickly. But is it true, is a lined stomach better than an empty one when you’re drinking? Let’s watch the video to learn more.

  • Electronic Monitoring Program in NT

    For the first time in The NT, $4.2 million extra will be spent to have electronic ankle devices fitted to some problem drinkers, the Correctional Services Minister recently announced.

    The government says the costs of bracelets are less than $20 per person per day and since the ankle device has been successfully trialled in The NT, it will be rolled out later this year.

    If connection to the skin is lost, an alert is immediately sent to authorities.

    The courts will decide who will receive the device.

     

    Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-10/alcohol-monitoring-bracelets-introduced-in-the-nt/7401866

  • Debunking Alcohol Myths

    There are some alcohol myths that we’ve all believed that turned out to be untrue.

    The more we know about alcohol, the more responsibly we can drink and serve alcohol. So let’s watch this video to learn more.