/tags/drinking drinking en-US WLRN Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:03:26 GMT /americas/2023-11-14/drinks-giant-diageo-sees-share-price-slide-after-warning-about-sales-in-caribbean-and-latin-america Spirits and beer giant Diageo saw billions wiped off its market value after it warned that a sharp slowdown in its business in Latin America and the Caribbean was hitting sales and potential profits. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:03:26 GMT /americas/2023-11-14/drinks-giant-diageo-sees-share-price-slide-after-warning-about-sales-in-caribbean-and-latin-america The Associated Press /news/2023-01-27/ex-florida-police-officers-accused-of-beating-homeless-man Two former South Florida police officers turned themselves in to face felony charges over the beating of a homeless man who had been drinking outside a shopping center last month. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT /news/2023-01-27/ex-florida-police-officers-accused-of-beating-homeless-man AP /2021-12-31/what-if-cars-could-stop-you-from-driving-drunk-a-peek-at-the-latest-tech A new federal law will eventually require new vehicles to detect and prevent drunk driving, which would revolutionize vehicle safety. Here's a look at some of the technology being developed. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:01:00 GMT /2021-12-31/what-if-cars-could-stop-you-from-driving-drunk-a-peek-at-the-latest-tech Camila Domonoske /2019-12-18/for-those-who-struggle-with-sobriety-during-the-holidays-theres-hope The holiday season includes family get-togethers and, often, alcohol. For those in recovery from addiction, that can be a challenge. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT /2019-12-18/for-those-who-struggle-with-sobriety-during-the-holidays-theres-hope Lisa Peakes /2018-10-04/you-dont-have-to-pass-out-to-be-blackout-drunk Heavy drinking can lead to alcohol-induced amnesia. It can be total or it can be spotty. Either way, it can be difficult for a bystander, or even the inebriated person, to know when it has happened. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:23:03 GMT /2018-10-04/you-dont-have-to-pass-out-to-be-blackout-drunk Richard Knox /2018-10-02/president-trump-brett-kavanaugh-and-beer President Trump said his Supreme Court nominee testified to having "difficulty as a young man with drink." But that's not exactly what Judge Kavanaugh said. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT /2018-10-02/president-trump-brett-kavanaugh-and-beer Tamara Keith /2018-01-11/alcohol-related-er-visits-soar-especially-among-women The nine-year period ending in 2014 saw a sharp increase in the U.S. of alcohol-related visits to emergency rooms, a study finds. And binge drinking doesn't completely explain it. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:00:00 GMT /2018-01-11/alcohol-related-er-visits-soar-especially-among-women Robin Lloyd /2018-01-09/health-experts-worry-brewer-tax-cuts-may-increase-costs-to-nondrinkers Supporters of a tax cut for beer brewers say it will boost jobs. Critics say it will reduce tax revenues that offset the costs of excessive drinking, related to health problems and drunken driving. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:00:46 GMT /2018-01-09/health-experts-worry-brewer-tax-cuts-may-increase-costs-to-nondrinkers Emily Sullivan /2017-01-16/house-bill-cracks-down-on-boating-driving-while-under-the-influence A motorist operating a car or boat could be arrested for driving under the influence, under a measure filed by state Rep. David Silvers , D-West Palm... Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:48:55 GMT /2017-01-16/house-bill-cracks-down-on-boating-driving-while-under-the-influence The New Service of Florida /2016-12-12/eat-dont-drink-and-still-be-merry-staying-sober-through-the-holidays Before she stopped drinking, Sarah Hepola relied on alcohol to get her through the holiday season. "What nobody mentions about all the holiday spirit is how much booze it requires," she says. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:10:00 GMT /2016-12-12/eat-dont-drink-and-still-be-merry-staying-sober-through-the-holidays Sarah Hepola