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Sober celebrations: How to get a party buzz even when you’re not drinking
New York Times: Tips for sober socialising this summer.
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New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.
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The new bar habit driving pubs nuts
Pubs are telling customers not to queue, saying it's 'foreign, unnecessary and bizarre'.
Sober in your 20s: Why some young Kiwis are saying no to alcohol
What it's like to quit alcohol in a country with a culture of binge drinking.
Five drink drivers caught as police upscale testing in holiday hotspot
'We are all too familiar with the devastating results drink-driving can cause.'
The new bar habit driving pubs nuts
Pubs are telling customers not to queue, saying it's 'foreign, unnecessary and bizarre'.
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Telegraph: One group is more likely to have their drink spiked.
Five ways to manage your drinking habits this Christmas
How to lessen the effects of the night before this party season.
What causes ‘hangxiety’ and how to manage it
Telegraph: ‘Hangxiety’ – anxiety after drinking – is an often-overlooked side effect.
Two young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warning
Drink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'
Opinion: How to enjoy Christmas while maintaining gut health
Finding balance makes all the difference.
Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up
Those flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.
Xmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT bus
He said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.
I’ve had social anxiety all my life and December is the worst – this is how I survive
Telegraph: I’ve finally overcome my crippling fear of socialising. Here's how.
Should I let my teenager try alcohol?
One expert believes a drinking age of 25 is more in line with research than 18.
Alcohol-free drinks to try this summer
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Seven ways to ‘cure’ your hangover
Let go of myths like 'hair of the dog' – hangovers require a multifaceted approach.
The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead
Telegraph: When it comes to the post-booze jitters, not all alcohol is equal.
Workout after a night out: Does it really help with hangovers?
NY Times: Overdid it last night? The verdict on whether it’s wise to sweat through it.
Rugby stars not instructed to seek name suppression, says RPA chief
Sevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.
'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgrace
A sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.
This drinking habit is more dangerous than bingeing
New York Times: And it’s on the rise among middle-aged drinkers.
Opinion: Gen Z is leading the rise of 'sober curiosity' - here's why
OPINION: Gen Z drinking trends are highlighting young people's desire for change.
I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50
Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.
Analysis: What is methanol and how does it get into drinks and cause harm?
ANALYSIS: Methanol poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Silly season is around the corner, what are the best foods to eat before drinking?
A naturopath explains why drinking and eating responsibly isn't complicated.
Kiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life support
The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.
I’d had the perfect childhood – what was it about me that made me an alcoholic?
Telegraph: Is addiction down to personality, genetics or trauma, or does it hit randomly?
Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’
Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?
