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Bjorn Borg reveals ‘dark period’ and says long-awaited autobiography is a relief

The 11-time grand slam champion has opened up about his battles with drugs and alcohol.

The Independent UK

‘I tried to escape with drugs, pills and alcohol’: Björn Borg on his misery and mayhem after quitting tennis

The sporting superstar walked away from success and adulation at 26 – much to everyone’s bemusement. He opens up about his secret life and the depression, cocaine, overdoses and aggressive cancer that almost killed him

The Guardian - UK

Bjorn Borg turned to drugs after feeling 'lost' in retirement

Bjorn Borg turned to drugs and alcohol because he was "lost" when he retired from tennis.

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Bjorn Borg: How the ice-cool king of Wimbledon descended into a secret life of drugs and alcohol

Borg was a picture of composure who conquered tennis before his shock retirement aged 26. His new memoir opens up on his cancer battle and reveals a long struggle with addiction that he hid from the world

The Independent UK

Chimps consume a pint of lager’s worth of alcohol every day in fruit, scientists find

Wild chimpanzees in Africa are consuming 14 grams of ethanol each day

The Independent UK

Chimps Ingest Alcohol Daily: Study

Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink per day as they eat ripe, fermenting fruit, says a study out Wednesday that addresses one possible reason why humans are drawn to booze.

International Business Times

B10,000 fine for drinking in pubs after hours

Customers who continue to drink in pubs after closing time for alcohol sales face fines of up to 10,000 baht from early November, the Department of Provincial Administration has warned.

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Alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled in US over past 25 years

There was a 255 percent surge in alcohol-related deaths in women between the ages of 25 and 34

The Independent UK

Chimps consume equivalent of a beer a day in alcohol from fermented fruit

Study finds chimpanzees’ enthusiasm for guzzling ripe fruit puts their ethanol intake at about 14g per day

The Guardian - UK

Former Love Is Blind participant files suit over show’s ‘inhumane working conditions’

Stephen Richardson claims cast members were regularly given ‘alcoholic beverages’ and access to water was ‘strictly limited’

The Independent UK

Chase Chrisley went to rehab

The Chrisleys: Back to Reality finale documented Chase Chrisley's decision to go to rehab for his alcohol issues.

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Fact Check: Did Trump and RFK Jr. Hide the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer?

No. Federal dietary guidelines have made that connection since the 1980s, but some anti-alcohol activists are mad they didn't get to rewrite the rules this year.

Reason

Adial Pharmaceuticals Highlights Favorable Comments From FDA Meeting For Lead Program In Alcohol Use Disorder

Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADIL) on Tuesday received the final meeting minutes from its End of Phase 2 (EOP2) Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held in July.

Benzinga

Retail robbers target liquor as cops aim to booze bust

Alcohol theft has spiked by 140 per cent with whiskey and bourbon the most common bottles nabbed as retailers grapple with almost 20 booze robberies a day

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Insurance Giants Refuse to Cover US Tycoon with $1.7b Company Over 'Excessive Drinking and Drug Use', Lawsuit

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond faces a $4.5m lawsuit from ex-wife Linda Stein, who claims his alleged alcohol and drug use made him uninsurable and breached their divorce settlement.

The Independent UK

‘My mum’s obsessed with it’: Tom Parker Bowles on Christopher’s, cordials and cutting down on booze

INTERVIEW: From pork scratchings to premium cordials, Tom Parker Bowles has learnt a thing or two about provenance. He talks to Hannah Twiggs about royal taste tests, why Britain’s non-drinkers need more than elderflower and how age has finally curbed his ‘proper Friday lunches’

The Guardian - UK

Get tough on tobacco and alcohol firms to improve public health

Letters: Hazel Cheeseman, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner call for minimum unit pricing, a levy on profits, and policies to improve food and drink. Plus a letter from Mary Foy

The Guardian - UK

No alcohol? No problem: how to make friends at university without booze

Students may have had a reputation for boozy behaviour, but there are ways to make friends for those who prefer to keep things straight edge

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Eldest Sis Belittles Virgin Bro, Horrified When Sibling Outs Her Promiscuous Past To Whole Family

Intoxicated oldest sister picks on youngest brother for still being a virgin, sibling steps in and reveals her promiscuous past to the whole family, sparks marriage drama.

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Sami Sheen had no idea she was the reason for Charlie Sheen's sobriety

In his new Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, and memoir, The Book of Sheen, Charlie Sheen revealed it was an interaction with his eldest daughter Sami that convinced him to quit alcohol and drugs for good.

International Business Times

The Buzz Without the Booze: Hectare's Sets the Standard for THC Beverages

Once viewed as a fringe product, THC beverages are fast becoming a mainstream choice, particularly as consumers seek healthier, more intentional alternatives to alcohol.

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45 Police Officers Share The Stupidest Criminals They’ve Ever Encountered

Do you feel bad for some of them? Because I do.

The Independent UK

The illegal act quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards

In 2020, an estimated 12.6 million people aged 16 and over drove after using illicit drugs

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6 Foods and Drinks Nutrition Experts Warn Against Once You Hit 30

Turning 30 is a milestone, and your body begins subtle shifts in metabolism, hormones, and recovery that many of us don’t notice until later. That’s why being mindful about foods and drinks after 30 isn’t about deprivation—it’s about making choices that support longevity, strength, and feeling good. Knowing which foods…

International Business Times UK

'Sharia Patrols in Texas?': Fury as US Imam Warns Muslim-Owned Stores to Stop Selling Pork and Alcohol

A Houston imam's viral video campaign urging Muslim-owned stores to stop selling pork, alcohol and lottery tickets has ignited fierce debate about religious freedom and 'Sharia patrols' in the United States.

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