Mass. residents more likely to binge drink
- Mass. was one of the states with the highest rates of binge drinking with nearly 22 percent of adults saying they overconsumed alcohol - compared with a national average of 17 percent.
Jon Lester admits to ‘rally’ beers in clubhouse
- Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester admitted today that he drank beer in the clubhouse during games this season and that “it was the wrong thing to do.” But he was adamant that such behavior was not to blame for the team’s September collapse.
Key to successful aging in women: one drink a day?
- When women consider having a daily glass of wine for nutritional benefits, many have correctly seen alcohol as a double-edged sword: It can protect them from heart disease at the cost of raising their risk of breast cancer. But does drinking moderately provide a net benefit or risk?
"They determine whether the person is unaware of their surroundings or they exhibit the odor of alcohol,’’ he said. “Being passed out or being covered in vomit would be another indication.’’"
Globe story - Edward T. O’Leary, chief of the Foxborough Police Department, speaking on what may determine public drunkenness. The town recently approved a $200 fine for public inebriation.
Five stupid mistakes to avoid when drinking
- Here are five stupid mistakes many folks make drinking that could harm your health … or land you in jail.
