Articles tagged with alcohol
Sun, May 20, 2012
Two teens killed in weekend wreck, alcohol is blamed
WYOMING, MICHIGAN (WKZO) -- Greif counselors will be on campus Monday at Wyoming Park High School after two students from that school were killed, another ...
Sun, May 20, 2012
Two teens killed in weekend wreck, alcohol is blamed
WYOMING, MICHIGAN (WKZO) -- Greif counselors will be on campus Monday at Wyoming Park High School after two students from that school were killed, another ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Minors have an easy time buying alcohol online
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly half of all attempts by underage buyers to purchase alcohol online were successful in a new ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Artist Thomas Kinkade Autopsy Report: Died of Alcohol & Tranquilizers
By Lindsey DiMattina, Hollywood.com Staff
The Santa Clara County, Calif. Medical Examiner has released the autopsy report of Thomas Kinkade. According to the ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Artist Thomas Kinkade Autopsy Report: Died of Alcohol & Tranquilizers
By Lindsey DiMattina, Hollywood.com Staff
The Santa Clara County, Calif. Medical Examiner has released the autopsy report of Thomas Kinkade. According to the ...
Tue, May 01, 2012
Connecticut to become 49th state to sell alcohol on Sunday
By Mary Ellen Godin
HARTFORD, Conn (Reuters) - Connecticut took a major step toward becoming the 49th state to allow Sunday alcohol sales when the ...
Fri, April 27, 2012
U.S. Secret Service limits alcohol, hotel guests on trips abroad
By Susan Cornwell
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Heavy drinking and bringing foreign nationals back to hotel rooms on trips abroad is now banned by the U ...
Mon, April 16, 2012
Constantine Man Seriously injured in Crash, Alcohol may have been a Factor
ST.JOSEPHCOUNTY (WKZO) -- A Constantine man may be lucky to be alive after his vehicle left the road and struck two trees along Blueschool ...
Sun, April 08, 2012
Klein's dog helped him conquer alcohol battle
Klein checked into rehab to deal with his problems in 2010 and he's now celebrating over 19 months of sobriety, and he admits ...
Sat, April 07, 2012
Klein's dog helped him conquer alcohol battle
Klein checked into rehab to deal with his problems in 2010 and he's now celebrating over 19 months of sobriety, and he admits ...
Fri, April 06, 2012
Klein's dog helped him conquer alcohol battle
Klein checked into rehab to deal with his problems in 2010 and he's now celebrating over 19 months of sobriety, and he admits ...
Mon, April 02, 2012
Most alcohol, drug abuse starts in the teens: study
By Andrew M. Seaman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new survey of U.S. teenagers finds that most have used alcohol and drugs by ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
Passenger held in Florida for mid-air scuffle over alcohol
MIAMI (Reuters) - A New Jersey woman was in custody in Florida on Wednesday after flying into a "kicking and screaming" rage and attacking crew ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
Bruno tried drugs and alcohol aged eight
The sportsman, who has previously been open about his battle with cocaine after retiring from the ring, admits he was a ""problem"" child and ...
Fri, March 09, 2012
Florida to test state workers randomly for drugs, alcohol
By Michael Peltier
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida lawmakers on Friday approved a measure allowing state agencies to randomly test up to 10 percent of ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Navy to begin alcohol, drug tests for navy sailors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Monday it will begin breathalyzer tests for many sailors and random testing for synthetic drugs after ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Navy to begin alcohol, drug tests for may sailors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Monday it will begin breathalyzer tests for many sailors and random testing for synthetic drugs after ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Navy to begin alcohol, drug tests for may sailors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Monday it will begin breathalyzer tests for many sailors and random testing for synthetic drugs after ...
Tue, February 07, 2012
Alcohol abuse higher among college students: study
By James B. Kelleher
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. college students seeking treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be having trouble with alcohol ...
Mon, January 23, 2012
Starbucks to sell beer, wine in Atlanta, Southern California
(Reuters) - Starbucks Corp
Wed, January 04, 2012
Study Shows Higher Alcohol Prices May Curb Drinking
(Reuters) - Does that bottle of beer or wine have the same appeal if it's more expensive? Maybe not, Canadian researchers say.
Findings published ...
Wed, January 04, 2012
Higher alcohol prices may curb drinking: study
By Andrew M. Seaman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new Canadian study suggests increasing the minimum price of beer, liquor and other alcoholic beverages ...
Wed, January 04, 2012
Kalamazoo Mom issued misdemeanor following Portage teenagers alcohol poisoning
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- A Kalamazoo woman who was the source of a bottle of Vodka that ended up sending a 14-year-old girl from Portage to ...
Tue, December 27, 2011
Governor Signs Law Ultimately Allowing Bell's to Keep Tavern Open
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- The Governor had something in his bag this Christmas for Bell’s Brewery.
Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill that lifts the ...
Fri, November 11, 2011
Alcohol Likely Involved in 2-Car Crash
FISH HATCHERY ROAD (WKZO) -- Van Buren County deputies have released the names of the two drivers involved in what may be an alcohol related ...
Wed, October 26, 2011
Darrell Hammond Reveals Cocaine And Alcohol Abuse In New Book
Darrell Hammond, known for epically impersonating Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Dick Cheney on SNL, has a new book coming out called ""God, If ...
Wed, October 26, 2011
Hammond opens up about drug and alcohol battles
The former Saturday Night Live regular is sharing details about his personal life and abusive childhood in the book God, If You're Not ...
Tue, October 25, 2011
Darrell Hammond Reveals Cocaine And Alcohol Abuse In New Book
Darrell Hammond, known for epically impersonating Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Dick Cheney on SNL, has a new book coming out called ""God, If ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
Warrant frontman Jani Lane died of alcohol poisoning
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jani Lane, the once energetic blond lead singer and songwriter for heavy metal band Warrant, died from alcohol poisoning, the Los ...
Mon, October 03, 2011
Four Loko drink cans to show true alcohol content
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Super-sized Four Loko drinks, beloved by college students as a "blackout in a can," have the same amount of alcohol as four ...
Thu, August 25, 2011
Lynch used cold medicine to 'soothe' herself after quitting alcohol
The Glee actress recently opened up about her longtime struggle to kick her alcohol addiction, and now she's coming clean about the bizarre ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
Lynch used cold medicine to 'soothe' herself after quitting alcohol
The Glee actress recently opened up about her longtime struggle to kick her alcohol addiction, and now she's coming clean about the bizarre ...
Mon, August 15, 2011
U.S. and EU urge Philippines comply on WTO alcohol ruling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and European Union on Monday urged the Philippines to quickly comply with a new World Trade Organization ruling by ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Springfield Police Say Speed, Alcohol Cause of Saturday Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO) -- Police in Springfield say it appears that alcohol and excessive speed were the cause of a wreck along Avenue A ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
De La Huerta sentenced to alcohol counselling
The Boardwalk Empire actress was accused of throwing a glass at reality TV star Samantha Swetra and punching her in the face during a ...
Sat, July 30, 2011
De La Huerta sentenced to alcohol counselling
The Boardwalk Empire actress was accused of throwing a glass at reality TV star Samantha Swetra and punching her in the face during a ...
Fri, July 29, 2011
De La Huerta sentenced to alcohol counselling
The Boardwalk Empire actress was accused of throwing a glass at reality TV star Samantha Swetra and punching her in the face during a ...
Tue, July 05, 2011
Tiffany Williams is 18-Year-Old Hartford Township Teen Killed in Sunday Accident
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) -- Van Buren County deputies have released the name of the Hartford township teen who was killed in a crash very ...
Mon, July 04, 2011
Harry Potter's Radcliffe: I became "so reliant" on alcohol
LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he was so worried about his drinking that he vowed to give it up ...
Thu, June 23, 2011
Too much alcohol linked to pneumonia risk
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Heavy drinkers more often end up in the hospital with pneumonia than those who go easy on ...
Fri, May 20, 2011
Boogaard's death caused by alcohol and drugs: examiner
TORONTO (Reuters) - The sudden death of New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was ruled accidental and caused from a lethal combination of alcohol and ...
Mon, May 16, 2011
Lohan failed alcohol test during rehab stint
The Mean Girls actress has been sentenced to jail and community service for violating her probation from a 2007 DUI charge by stealing a ...
Mon, April 11, 2011
Toddler Served Alcohol
MADISON HEIGHTS -- A family in Madison Heights Michigan had a tipsy toddler on their hands when the boy was served up something with substantially ...
Thu, April 07, 2011
Study shows Europe's alcohol-linked cancer burden
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Almost 10 percent of all cancers in men and 3.0 percent in women in western Europe are caused ...
Thu, April 07, 2011
Alcohol May Have Played Role in Texas Township Crash
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies say a woman had to be taken to Bronson Hospital following a traffic accident early Thursday morning. Around ...
Mon, April 04, 2011
Scientists find gene linked to alcohol consumption
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have identified a gene that appears to play a role in regulating how much alcohol people drink and ...
Mon, April 04, 2011
Scientists find gene linked to alcohol consumption
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have identified a gene that appears to play a role in regulating how much alcohol people drink and ...
Thu, March 24, 2011
Rapper promotes controversial new alcohol drink
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg is promoting a new, fruit-flavored alcoholic drink that has triggered calls for its ban even before it goes ...
Wed, March 16, 2011
Alcohol hits harder after weight loss surgery
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Weight loss surgery may turn people into light-weights in more than one sense, according to a new ...
Mon, March 14, 2011
Galliano's lawyer blames outburst on 'alcohol and medication'
The famed couturier was thrust into the spotlight last month (Feb11) following allegations he hurled anti-Semitic abuse at two strangers during a night out ...
Thu, March 10, 2011
No drugs or alcohol involved in Arquette crash, say police
The Scream actor was left bruised and bleeding after he swerved his Cadillac into oncoming traffic in West Hollywood and collided with another vehicle ...
Wed, March 09, 2011
Alcohol not No.1 cause of pancreas damage now
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many older studies, long-standing inflammation of the pancreas was most often due to alcohol - but in ...
Mon, February 28, 2011
Two New York college students dead; alcohol suspected
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two college students in the upstate New York town of Ithaca died in recent days in unrelated deaths that appeared to ...
Fri, February 18, 2011
Alcohol linked to complications after joint surgery
By Fran Lowry
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The more people drink before having a hip or knee replaced, the higher their risk for complications ...
Fri, February 11, 2011
Alcohol kills more than AIDS, TB or violence: WHO
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA (Reuters) - Alcohol causes nearly 4 percent of deaths worldwide, more than AIDS, tuberculosis or violence, the World Health Organization warned ...
Mon, January 31, 2011
More private liquor stores, more alcohol deaths?
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When British Columbia partially privatized alcohol sales in 2002, the number of privately-owned liquor stores in the ...
Thu, January 13, 2011
Douglas quits alcohol and cigarettes
The Hollywood superstar was diagnosed with a tumour in his throat in August (10) and subsequently underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment in a bid ...
Tue, November 16, 2010
U.S. to ban alcohol drinks with caffeine: lawmaker
By Susan Heavey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are planning to crack down on companies selling alcoholic beverages that include a jolt of caffeine ...
Tue, November 16, 2010
Another State Joins Michigan In Banning Caffein-Alcohol Drinks
LANSING, Mich (WQTX) Connecticut liquor wholesalers have agreed to voluntarily suspend their shipment and deliveries of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned ...
Thu, November 11, 2010
Lawmakers Approve Early Sunday Alcohol Sales, Granholm To Sign
(Lansing, MI) -- State lawmakers passed legislation yesterday to allow for alcohol sales on Christmas Day and starting at 7 AM on Sunday. Governor Granholm ...
Tue, November 09, 2010
Police: Alcohol Involved in Pedestrian Death
STURGIS (WKZO) -- Detectives believe alcohol was a factor when a man was run over and killed by a semi early Monday on the south ...
Fri, November 05, 2010
Energy Drinks With Alcohol Banned In Michigan
UNDATED (WKZO) - Alcohol energy drinks are now a ‘no-no’ in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has issued an order banning ...
Sun, October 31, 2010
Drug experts say alcohol worse than crack or heroin
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Alcohol is a more dangerous drug than both crack and heroin when the combined harms to the user and ...
Fri, October 22, 2010
Gascoigne banned from driving, facing jail for alcohol arrest
The troubled sportsman was caught driving erratically through his native Newcastle, north-east England, and pulled over by cops, who discovered he was four times ...
Fri, September 03, 2010
Portland Teen Injured in Sigma Pi Fall Had a Blood Alcohol Level Twice the Limit
KALAMAZOO -- The Portland teen who barely survived a fall from a balcony at a frat house party in Kalamazoo had been drinking before falling ...
Fri, September 03, 2010
Douglas: 'Cigarettes and alcohol caused my cancer'
The Hollywood actor was diagnosed with a tumour in his throat last month (Aug10) and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment in a ...
Mon, June 21, 2010
Alcohol May Have Played A Part
GENEVA TOWNSHIP (WKZO) -- State Police say it appears alcohol played a role in a violent collision in Van Buren County late yesterday afternoon. They ...
Tue, June 01, 2010
Alcohol Abuse In The Military
UNDATED (WKZO) -- Memorial Day is the day to remember those who died in the nation’s wars. The work of helping those who have ...
Tue, May 25, 2010
Drinking alcohol can lower chance of diabetes: study
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Healthy adults who drink one to two glasses of alcohol per day have a smaller chance of developing one form of diabetes ...
Thu, May 20, 2010
Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring device
By Alex Dobuzinskis
BEVERLY HILLS (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan was fitted with an alcohol monitoring device on Monday and ordered to undergo weekly random ...
Thu, May 20, 2010
WHO to tackle alcohol misuse, binge drinking
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA (Reuters) - Health ministers agreed on Thursday to try to curb binge drinking and other growing forms of excessive alcohol use ...
Thu, May 13, 2010
Study finds alcohol abuse a problem in UK forces
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - British troops in Afghanistan or Iraq are far more likely to become alcohol abusers back home than fellow troops ...
Thu, May 06, 2010
Alcohol in pregnancy may boost child's leukemia risk
By Megan Brooks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drink alcohol while pregnant raise the risk that their child will develop a rare type ...
Thu, April 22, 2010
Valero buried amid questions over drug and alcohol abuse
By Javier Faria
EL VIGIA, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero, who committed suicide Monday in a jail where he was held for killing ...
Tue, April 13, 2010
Fetal alcohol disorders common in Eastern Europe adoptees
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children adopted from Eastern European countries may have been exposed to damaging levels of alcohol in ...
Thu, February 18, 2010
Occasional binges may undo alcohol's heart benefits
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While research has linked moderate drinking to better heart health, a new study suggests that those benefits ...
Thu, January 14, 2010
Putin calls time on Russians' alcohol habit
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, alarmed by Russians' love affair with alcohol, gave the go-ahead on Thursday for a campaign to cut consumption ...
Tue, January 12, 2010
Price rises are key to tackling alcohol abuse: WHO
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA (Reuters) - Binge drinking and other growing forms of harmful use of alcohol should be tackled through higher taxes on alcoholic ...
Thu, December 10, 2009
Alcohol may raise chances of breast cancer return
By Julie Steenhuysen
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Post-menopausal women who have three to four alcoholic beverages a week of any sort have a significantly higher risk ...
Wed, November 18, 2009
Study showing alcohol may cut heart risk under fire
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish research appearing to show that very heavy drinking can reduce men's risk of heart disease has come ...
Fri, November 13, 2009
FDA seeks data on alcohol, caffeine in drinks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators requested information from nearly 30 makers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages on why they believe their products are safe ...
Tue, October 27, 2009
Alcohol may help women stay mobile
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people in their 70's, light to moderate alcohol intake may offer women, but not men, some protection against ...
Tue, October 27, 2009
Sex, alcohol, fat among world's big killers: WHO
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Tackling just five health factors could prevent millions of premature deaths and increase global life expectancy by almost 5 ...
Thu, October 01, 2009
Mandatory tests cut alcohol-related truck crashes
By Joene Hendry
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of alcohol-associated crashes involving truck drivers has declined about 23 percent since the US implemented ...
Fri, September 25, 2009
Obesity, alcohol, depression interlinked for women
By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Alcohol abuse, obesity and depression seem to go hand in hand for many women, according to the ...
Tue, September 08, 2009
Doctors call for total alcohol advertising ban
By Avril Ormsby
LONDON (Reuters) - A complete ban on alcohol advertising should be imposed and a minimum drinks price set to help deter excessive ...
Thu, September 03, 2009
U.S. embassy in Kabul bans alcohol from guard camp
KABUL (Reuters) - The United States embassy in Kabul said on Thursday it has banned all alcohol from a camp where its guards live following ...
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