The Difference Between ‘Sleep It Off’ Drunk and ‘Call 911’ Drunk
It’s creeping toward the end of the night. Your friend, previously the life of the party, is passed out on the couch. But exactly how drunk are they? Do they…
The Best Drink to Order at a Work Function Is the One You Don’t Like
Drinking with co-workers is fraught with potential missteps. Beyond getting sloppy, booze can make you act in ways and do things you’re not proud of. This isn’t such a big…
How to Win ‘Sober October’ (Even If You Drink a Little)
Photo: MaxyM (Shutterstock) As you’ve probably guessed from the name, Sober October is an effort aimed at getting folks to take a month off from drinking alcohol. It began in…
How to Order a Drink at a Bar Without Sounding Like an Idiot
Photo: bogdanhoda (Shutterstock) From weddings to breweries to barbecues to plain ol’ bars, alcohol is everywhere. Drinking is a ubiquitous part of our culture, and while it’s easy to stick…
How to Day Drink Without Overdoing It
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Warmer weather and boozy beverages go hand-in-hand. A beer on the beach, a mojito by the pool, a hidden flask at your niece’s graduation—day drinking hits different…
You’re Wrong About ‘Breaking the Seal’
Photo: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) I was at a college party the first time I heard it: “If you break the seal,” my friend said darkly, “you’ll break the deal.” I…
7 Things Science Actually Hasn’t Proven Are Healthy or Unhealthy
Photo: Ievgenii Meyer (Shutterstock) I’m starting off with the contentious question of whether a glass of wine with dinner is healthy. If anything can be said to be bad for…
10 Hangover ‘Cures’ That Are Total Bullshit
Photo: Civil (Shutterstock) This is the dehydration theory, bumped up a level. If you were dehydrated from being out in the heat too long, you would be low on both…
How Much Food and Beer Do You Need for Your Super Bowl Party?
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) The biggest Bowl of the year is upon us (not the Puppy Bowl, though that’s a momentous event in its own right). Super Bowl LVI is…
The Easiest Way to Calculate Your Cocktail’s ABV
Photo: Gecko Studio (Shutterstock) Most years, at least a couple of my friends participate in Dry January. The last few years have not been like most years. I don’t know…