#alcohol

#alcohol

My previous posts on agreements between relationship partners have focused on sexual agreements, the rules or understandings couples form related to sex with partners outside their relationship (Cain & Starks, 2024). Almost two decades of research has examined the types of sexual agreements couples form, challenges with sexual agreement formation, and associations between sexual agreements and sexual behavior outcomes (most notably sexual HIV transmission risk, use of sexual risk reduction strategies, and drug use). Our recent paper (Starks & Cain, 2025), published in Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, extends this work on behavioral agreements to substance use.

You're making an assumption about your wife's position on alcohol that might not be accurate. Is it really that she thinks a bottle of wine in the house means one of you will end up addicted? Or could it be that the sight of someone drinking, or even the smell of alcohol, brings up upsetting memories for her? Is it possible that it takes a lot for her to resist drinking, and she doesn't want to have to use that willpower at home?

The desire to fit in is deeply human, leading individuals to make choices that may not align with their beliefs, especially in social settings involving alcohol.

New research indicates significant cardiac troponin T (cTnT) alterations in patients with cocaine use disorder and alcohol use disorder, signaling elevated cardiovascular risks.

Almost 10,000 alcohol-related emergency calls were made to the London Ambulance Service last summer, with more calls in summer than Christmas party season.

It seems to me that this is an unnatural death. The provisional cause of death has been given as toxicity caused by alcohol and six other drugs.

The MTA board voted to allow alcohol advertisements on subways and buses, lifting a ban from 2017 due to concerns about underage drinking.

Before you can say no to a drink confidently, you may first need to change your relationship with saying no.

As the fast food scene adapts, some chains are venturing into the alcohol realm, transforming the perception of quick-service dining and expanding their offerings.

Whiskey flights should always follow an order from least to most powerful to accurately evaluate each whiskey and avoid overwhelming your palate.

Hemingway's trademark martini ritual reflects his exacting nature—frozen glass, gin stirred with ice, a teaspoon of vermouth, and a cocktail onion, epitomizing clean modernity.

The shift in my partner's narrative fuels my doubts; I fear he’s minimizing his choices, potentially co-opting serious discussions on consent and accountability.

The study identifies four primary types of drunk personalities: Ernest Hemingway, Mary Poppins, the Nutty Professor, and Mr. Hyde, based on how behavior changes with alcohol.

The small yet passionate world of MAGA-themed alcohol reflects a unique counter-culture that's emerged from Trump's presidency, focusing on merchandise that channels strong political sentiments.

Josue Najera, 44, was reported for allegedly showing up to work drunk after celebrating President Trump's inauguration at a party, leading to a suspension.

Going for a drink was the default first date, cheaper than a meal, quick, and low-pressure, avoiding potential torture of enduring a three-course dinner.

They drink a lot, all the time, in large amounts, everywhere.

After bringing Jell-O shots to her daughter's school party, 15 children consumed them, resulting in numerous reports of stomach aches and one child passing out.

This is the episode where Jesse Solomon is totally wrong. As wrong as Lindsay was for going after Carl in the last episode, that's how wrong Jesse is.

Any highball with a sweet soda is also a waste of premium liquor since the carbonation and sugar will overpower any subtleties you are paying a premium for.

"To say that their BAC's may have contributed to the cause of death is a reach to say the least," Assistant Prosecutor Michael Mestern argued.

The applicant described the House of Music and Entertainment as a co-working space by day and an events space by night, operating as a members-only club.