Latest "alcohol" stories

At Marine Raiders’ homicide trial, questions center on security video

The two sides differed about whether it looked like the contractor or the Marines instigated the violence.

By Irene Loewenson

4 days ago

The military leads all other professions in the number of days spent drinking per year, study claims

Over the course of just four years, the average number of days military personnel spent drinking per year went up by 34.

4 years ago

This Army vet is down over 25 pounds using a beer-only diet for Lent

As of day 18 of the fast, he is down over 25 pounds.

4 years ago

The VA actually spent money — and years — on a scientific study to tell us daily drinking is unhealthy

Money well spent by the VA, the oft-criticized organization that makes paying veterans what they’re owed for disabilities, education and housing appear as laborious as Thanos' quest to amass all six Infinity Stones.

4 years ago

Drunk driving among veterans is up nearly 60 percent since 2014, study finds

Drunk driving and binge drinking among vets has spiked considerably in recent years, according to the American Addiction Centers.

4 years ago

Sweet mother of malted barley! It’s National Scotch Day

Scotch has continued to warm the bellies of international consumers as efficiently as any other elixir.

5 years ago