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Jessica Simpson became 'someone she was afraid of' during alcoholism struggles

Jessica Simpson has reflected on her battle with alcoholism.

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NT:Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

An extension of community liquor bans in a territory is being sought ahead of a looming deadline amid fears a lapse will have devastating consequences.

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Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

An extension of community liquor bans in a territory is being sought ahead of a looming deadline amid fears a lapse will have devastating consequences.

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Arizona parents sued for allegedly giving alcohol to high school students on ‘senior ditch day’

The lawsuit claims students at a family’s home were jumping off the roof into a swimming pool while intoxicated

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Is Tom Holland Alcoholic? Zendaya's Boyfriend Opens Up About His Personal Struggles

Tom Holland candidly discusses his past struggles with alcohol and his journey to sobriety, culminating in the launch of his non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero, to fill a market gap.

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California woman threw ‘dangerous,’ alcohol-fueled parties – and all her guests were underage

O’Connor redefines ‘Party Mom’ in the worst possible way.

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Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakh

A software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the claim despite hospital clarifications. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed HDFC ERGO to pay Rs 6 lakh with interest and ordered the hospital to pay Rs…

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The Cigar Lounge That Bureaucracy Almost Killed

In Roanoke, Virginia, one entrepreneur’s dream ran into permit rules, taxes, Prohibition-era alcohol rules, and a city order to spend $10,000 on a “historic” dry-cleaning sign.

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Tom Holland's drinking turned him into an 'un-wild' Hollywood partier

The Spider-Man star decided to give up alcohol in January 2022, but admitted that even when he drank to excess, the results weren’t what you would typically expect of a world-famous actor.

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Why This Rare June Amavasya Is More Powerful Than Usual

Not all Amavasyas are the same. Some carry a spiritual weight that makes devotees pay extra attention to every ritual, prayer, and decision. Jyeshtha Adhik Maas Amavasya is one such occasion. Falling during the rare Adhik Maas, this sacred day is associated with Pitru Tarpan, charity, and seeking blessings from…

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Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.

Bangkok Post

Andrew McCarthy: Alcohol derailed my career

Andrew McCarthy has admitted alcohol "derailed his career entirely" but he doesn't blame fame for his alcoholism.

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BuzzBallz, bubblegum vapes and 99p shots: Have we reached the peak ‘kiddification’ of booze and smoking?

COMMENT: A new alcoholic drink has raised alarm bells thanks to its fun, bright packaging and pocket money-friendly price tag. It’s time we stopped giving ‘adult’ products the CBeebies treatment, writes Helen Coffey

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‘Ultra-strength’ cocaine hits UK streets as deaths surge to record high

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: Cocaine deaths have hit record levels, with more than 1,000 people dying last year. Alex Ross finds the purity of the street drug has increased amid a boom in production in Latin America

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This Drinking Habit Triples Your Risk of Liver Damage, Study Finds

A few drinks during the weekend may seem harmless, but doctors continue to sound the alarm about one dangerous pattern that many adults ignore. Happy hours, sporting events, vacations, and backyard barbecues often encourage people to drink far more alcohol than they realize. While most people associate serious liver disease…

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My 50-year-old face: Why sobriety is the secret to my midlife skin - and I've photographed every step

A beauty editor's skincare diary after giving up alcohol, from day 1 to year 2

The Economic Times

Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor sale

Ladakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more districts. The policy aims to curb illicit alcohol and narcotics by increasing legal access to beverages, allowing retail sales in guest houses, and permitting micro-breweries.

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Guinness v alcohol-free Guinness 0: we held a blind taste test to see if we could spot the fake

As sales of booze-free drinks surge, we blind tested Guinness and Guinness 0 to see if our tasters could tell them apart

The Economic Times

Maharashtra: Five police officials suspended amid chaos over deaths linked to illicit liquor consumption

Ten people have died from consuming illicit liquor in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune. Five police officials, including a Senior Police Inspector, have been suspended. Two individuals involved in the alcohol supply chain have been arrested. Forensic analysis confirmed the presence of toxic substances in the liquor. Public anger is directed at…

Bangkok Post

Craft beer group hails end of afternoon alcohol ban

Thailand has finally abandoned its 54-year-old afternoon alcohol sales ban, which the Craft Beer Trade Association described as "a starting point for civilisation".

Bangkok Post

Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has extended permitted alcohol sales to between 11am and midnight, the Royal Gazette announced on Thursday.

International Business Times

Ozempic And Other GLP-1 Drugs May Be Altering The Brain, researchers say

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus observed unusual changes in brain connectivity while studying adolescents and young women taking GLP-1 medications for a hormonal condition affecting the ovaries.

The Guardian - UK

Married at First Sight UK had ‘unhealthy’ focus on sex, say show’s insiders

Staff members claim hit Channel 4 show’s culture was ‘toxic from the top down’ amid allegations of rape by female cast members

The Independent UK

John Humphrys reveals the on-air incident that made him give up alcohol

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