Alcohol abuse

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case, to serve 12 months’ probation

Pop star Britney Spears was arrested in March for allegedly driving erratically at high speed in Ventura County, Los Angeles, California.

Malaysians are again up in arms over drink-driving. But this time, it’s for a different reason

A 28-year-old was charged with murder on April 1 after hitting a 33-year-old man with his car on March 29.

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.

Heavy drinking is tied to worse strokes: Study

Heavy drinking is tied to earlier and more severe brain bleeds, a new study found.

3 million in Japan may have alcohol use disorder, same level as in 2018

About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.

The verdict on occasional binge-drinking

Even for those who drink only occasionally, holiday binge-drinking is linked with certain dangers.

Europeans ditching alcohol for taste and health reasons, research firm says

Alcohol sales have been falling in developed countries in recent years, prompting debate over what has driven the declines.

JAL flights delayed 18 hours after another pilot drinking incident

JAL found an alternative pilot, but the flight, in addition to two others bound for Haneda airport in Tokyo, were delayed.

South Korean’s death after 3 straight company drinking sessions ruled work-related

A South Korean man died from acute alcohol intoxication after attending consecutive company gatherings.

Actor Haley Joel Osment ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous after ski resort arrest

American actor Haley Joel Osment attends PaleyFest LA screening of Poker Face in March 2025.

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