Advertisements showing brands of alcohol endorsed by celebrities are a common feature on television shows. The idea of drinking is equated to taste, status and celebration. The acceptance and propagation of drinking as a normal activity have led to a rise in alcohol use disorders and deaths. It has not even spared celebrities who have suffered and are now advocating detoxification. Continue reading
Alcohol is the most abused substance in the United States. One of the prime reasons for its popularity, especially among the youth, is its easy access whether from home, friends, other relatives or sales outlets. And now, alcohol can be easily procured online via Amazon Inc.’s Prime Now feature, which has recently added wine and beer to its product listings. The Prime Now service, with its 1- and 2- -hour delivery system, will now cater to the residents of Cincinnati and Columbus, in Ohio. Continue reading