Study suggests Alzheimer’s medication may lessen harm from alcohol withdrawal.
Dementia Drug Investigated for Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Researchers from the University of Kentucky have found that certain dementia drugs could potentially help alleviate alcohol withdrawal symptoms by decreasing brain inflammation linked to addiction and relapse. The drug in question, known as MW150, targets a specific inflammatory pathway in the brain called p38α MAPK. Though still […]
Patel invites Sen. Van Hollen to participate in a joint alcohol screening amid a disagreement over a hearing.
Heated Exchange at Senate Hearing Involving FBI Director During a tense Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday afternoon, FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, resulting in a demand for a breathalyzer test from Patel directed at the senator. The confrontation escalated after Van Hollen referenced a recent report suggesting that […]
Bahamas prohibits alcohol sales on election day, impacting cruise travelers
Temporary Alcohol Ban in the Bahamas During Elections A temporary ban on alcohol sales will take effect in the Bahamas next week, impacting visitors, including cruise passengers. The decision comes ahead of national elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th. The restriction will be in place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on election day, as […]
Damascus eases alcohol ban due to concerns over Islamist influence in Syria
Syria’s Government Faces Backlash Over Alcohol Ban Concerns are rising among some Syrians regarding President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration, which appears to be favoring a more conservative interpretation of Islam, potentially curtailing civilian rights and freedoms. In a recent move, local authorities in Damascus prohibited restaurants and bars from selling alcohol in most parts of the […]
Flawed blood alcohol test in Johnny Gaudreau case could pose a serious issue for prosecutors
A New Jersey man, Sean Higgins, who stands accused of fatally hitting NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, is challenging the accuracy of his blood alcohol content (BAC) test. Experts have suggested that this test, which indicated a BAC of 0.087—above the legal limit of 0.08—was flawed. Higgins’ lawyer argues that the actual BAC […]
Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey detained for having alcohol and a fake identification.
Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsay was taken into custody early Friday morning in Arkansas. Police indicated that he was found with a fake ID and was underage. A preliminary report from Fayetteville police mentioned that staff at YeeHawg, a bar in Fayetteville, flagged a potential fraudulent ID a bit after midnight. When officers arrived, they were […]
Britney Spears Faces Charges for DUI Involving Alcohol and Drugs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears Charged with DUI The pop star was charged Thursday with driving under the influence of both drugs and alcohol in California, according to authorities. The 44-year-old was hit with a misdemeanor charge related to DUI involving alcohol and at least one drug, as stated by the Ventura County District […]
Resurfaced footage goes viral: Newsom has a meltdown after a reporter questions him about providing alcohol to his 19-year-old girlfriend
A video from 2006 featuring California Governor Gavin Newsom has gone viral online. In the footage, Newsom, who was 38 at the time and serving as mayor of San Francisco, storms off during an interview after being asked about claims he supplied alcohol to his 19-year-old girlfriend, Brittany Mounts, at a public event. The clip […]
GOP candidate arrested after pool incident with alcohol and his two young children
Colorado Senate Candidate Arrested After Drowning Incident A man from the Denver area, who is running for a seat in the Colorado Senate, found himself in handcuffs in the Florida Keys this week. This came after his four-year-old daughter nearly drowned in a hotel pool. Emergency services were alerted around 7:34 p.m. on Monday following […]
Walz approves legislation permitting Minnesota nursing homes to offer alcohol without a license
New Law in Minnesota Allows Alcohol in Nursing Homes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has enacted a new law permitting nursing home residents to enjoy alcohol, which opens the door for “happy hours” within these facilities. Previously, state laws prevented venues without liquor licenses from hosting any alcohol-related events. The newly introduced “Grandparents Happy Hour” legislation […]