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  • 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.

     

  • Influence of Social Media on Our Drinking Habits

    A recent study by researchers at Michigan State University investigated the impact of social media on our drinking behaviour.

    We all know that social media has the power to influence people and their behaviours but this is even more true when it comes to alcohol use.

    Researchers found that  when participants in the study were exposed to ads promoting beer as opposed to those selling bottled water, they were more inclined to consider drinking alcohol.  See more at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160526115649.htm

  • This is Why You Feel Warm When You Drink Alcohol

    Ever wondered why we feel warm when we drink? Well this feeling of warmth is generated by heat sensitive neurons (thermoreceptors) located in the skin that detect a rise in your skin temperature from an increase in blood flow in the vessels near the surface of the skin.

    Although you feel warm temporarily, you’re actually getting cold on the inside. Alcohol consumption has been found to reduce the perception of cold air temperatures, probably due to the effects of alcohol on the brain rather than the changes in dilation of blood vessels.

    Ultimately alcohol affects the mind and brain, so whenever you drink, do so responsibly and moderately.

    Read more about the effects of alcohol on the body here.

  • Champagne Cocktail Video

    Champagne on its own is so amazing but its even better when its in a cocktail.

    If you’re looking for something that’s delicious and easy to make, then this Champagne Cocktail is it.