How millennials, Gen Z are changing their drinking habits on nights out

How millennials, Gen Z are changing their drinking habits on nights out

Despite a nationwide dip in face-to-face socializing, some of the key elements of a great night out haven’t changed according to new research — including spontaneity and flexibility. A recent survey examining the social dynamics and drinking habits of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 21+ Gen Z found that for new younger generations, the best nights … Read more

Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy

Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy

Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Their creditors no longer believe the companies can successfully fix their finances and keep operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is meant to reorganize a business and … Read more

Bartenders indulge in these favorite drinks at the end of the night: ‘One of my go-to shots’

Bartenders indulge in these favorite drinks at the end of the night: ‘One of my go-to shots’

Bartenders spend their shifts crafting drinks to suit their customers’ many tastes — but their own preferences often look quite different once the bar closes. After hours of mixing cocktails, some bartenders reach for something familiar and comforting, rather than what patrons might expect.  Sometimes it’s a popular staple; other times, it’s a lesser-known pour reserved for … Read more

What is ‘reasonable’ drinking? Doctors provide answer for Americans struggling with balance

What is ‘reasonable’ drinking? Doctors provide answer for Americans struggling with balance

With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more

Gen Z’s less interested in alcohol than other generations, new survey reveals

Gen Z’s less interested in alcohol than other generations, new survey reveals

Six in 10 Americans have become less interested in alcohol since first trying it — a transition that starts, on average, at age 32. A survey of 2,000 American adults, aged 21 and older, revealed that 61% of those surveyed have experienced a decreased interest in consuming alcohol since first trying it — especially Gen … Read more

How to know when opened wine has gone bad

How to know when opened wine has gone bad

You might have an opened bottle of wine from a recent celebration and wonder, “Is this still good?” Wine that’s been open for too long may not make you sick — but it won’t taste the way it was intended, according to the “Wine Country” blog. Leaving wine open for too long can strip its brightness, dull its … Read more

The ‘powerful way’ Dry January transforms your body week by week, according to a doctor

The ‘powerful way’ Dry January transforms your body week by week, according to a doctor

After a season of binging and drinking, your body may feel like it needs a break from the party. Dry January, a modern trend that challenges people to abstain from drinking for the first month of the year, has become a popular way to “detox” from the holidays and start the new year on a healthy … Read more

Paris Jackson details her ‘very hard’ sobriety journey: I had no ‘survival skills’

Paris Jackson details her ‘very hard’ sobriety journey: I had no ‘survival skills’

Paris Jackson is celebrating six years of sobriety with a powerful message. Michael Jackson’s 27-year-old daughter shared an Instagram post Saturday where she reflected on her journey to beating her battle with addiction. “Getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect,” Paris wrote. “A few years in it all got very very hard. … Read more

Celebrate too much New Year’s Eve — but still need to work on Jan. 1? Here’s how to avoid looking like death  

Celebrate too much New Year’s Eve — but still need to work on Jan. 1? Here’s how to avoid looking like death  

New Year’s Eve is the prime holiday to let loose, live it up, and let the libations flow — especially in New York City. But what happens the next morning, when the alarm sounds, and like many folks, you still have to work on the holiday — even with a gnarly hangover? While Myka Meier … Read more

Doctors reveal how alcohol causes ‘booze butt’ — here’s how to prevent it ahead of New Year’s

Doctors reveal how alcohol causes ‘booze butt’ — here’s how to prevent it ahead of New Year’s

A night of drinking doesn’t just come with a headache or dry mouth. It can also mean urgent trips to the restroom. The phenomenon — dubbed “booze butt” by Men’s Health — is real. Alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, alter gut bacteria and interfere with how the intestines absorb water, doctors said.  “Alcohol itself can cause loose … Read more

Dr. Drew says addicts must ‘surrender’ rather than ‘reset,’ calls New Year’s resolutions ‘a recipe for a letdown’

Dr. Drew says addicts must ‘surrender’ rather than ‘reset,’ calls New Year’s resolutions ‘a recipe for a letdown’

As Americans look for a fresh start in 2026, Dr. Drew Pinsky says the country’s approach to addiction is drifting further from what actually works. Every January, many Americans look to reset their lives with enough discipline and a plan. For people who repeatedly promise themselves this will be the year they quit whatever they might be … Read more

Just one month without alcohol could fix sleep, mood, and health

Just one month without alcohol could fix sleep, mood, and health

Good news for anyone thinking of doing “Dry January” – one month without alcohol is linked to better sleep, mood and health. New research shows even a short break from alcohol can boost health and help drinkers cut back for good. With the New Year on the horizon, more people are saying cheers to a … Read more

Anthony Hopkins reaches major milestone in sobriety journey after near-fatal ‘drunken blackout’

Anthony Hopkins reaches major milestone in sobriety journey after near-fatal ‘drunken blackout’

Anthony Hopkins is 50 years sober. The Oscar winner, 87, celebrated the major milestone in an Instagram video that he shared on Monday, two days shy of his 88th birthday. During the clip, Hopkins reflected on his near-fatal “drunken blackout” incident that inspired him to stop drinking. Anthony Hopkins in an Instagram video. Anthony Hopkins … Read more

Heavy-drinking college students damage friends’ mental, emotional health, study finds

Heavy-drinking college students damage friends’ mental, emotional health, study finds

Heavy-drinking students damage their pals’ physical and mental health as well as their own, according to new research. The harms of incessant boozing among college students — such as lower grades, mental distress, and even suicidal thoughts — are linked to being exposed to a drinker’s poor behavior, say scientists. One-in-three college-age students said they … Read more

5 common day-after-drinking myths that won’t actually help your holiday hangover, experts say

5 common day-after-drinking myths that won’t actually help your holiday hangover, experts say

From office parties to family gatherings and New Year’s Eve celebrations, the holiday season is often a time for overindulging — and for waking up the next morning scrambling for a hangover fix.  While social media can be chock-full of supposed cures — from greasy breakfasts and “hair of the dog” cocktails to sweat-it-out exercises — experts … Read more

Exclusive | Eggnog — vintage classic or outdated abomination? Polarizing cocktail sparks festive debate as rival drink gains popularity

Exclusive | Eggnog — vintage classic or outdated abomination? Polarizing cocktail sparks festive debate as rival drink gains popularity

Unlike widely beloved winter beverages like hot chocolate or hot apple cider, there are few holiday treats quite as polarizing as eggnog. “I don’t know when I first had eggnog, but when I did, it just began a romance,” ’nog fan Joe Alessi of West Long Branch, New Jersey, told The Post. “I like the … Read more

Teens are drinking and smoking less — but more are using these 2 highly dangerous drugs

Teens are drinking and smoking less — but more are using these 2 highly dangerous drugs

It’s a sobering report in one way. More American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana and nicotine — but two other vices are growing in use, according to a national survey released Wednesday. While drinking and smoking rates continue to show a steady decline, following similar results from the survey conducted last year, two … Read more

Cruise line ambassador refutes ‘nonsense’ rumor about higher drink limit after passenger death

Cruise line ambassador refutes ‘nonsense’ rumor about higher drink limit after passenger death

A rumor circulating online about drink packages aboard Carnival cruises has sparked discussions about drinking responsibly on cruises. Carnival ambassador and cruise blogger John Heald debunked the rumor in a recent Facebook post. “I won’t share the posts, but it seems today that I am getting multiple posts from people quoting a certain Facebook page with many VIPS that … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z is ditching alcohol but engaging in NSFW content online, shocking new report reveals

Exclusive | Gen Z is ditching alcohol but engaging in NSFW content online, shocking new report reveals

You can learn a lot about a person based on they’re doomscrolling, at least that’s what Socialprofiler, a new social media background check company, is trying to do. Socialprofiler, which launched in August, discovered that compared to millennials, Gen Z men are turning down booze, while their female counterparts are scrolling social media for NSFW … Read more

Exclusive | New doc explores Dick Van Dyke’s ‘personal demons with alcohol’ ahead of icon’s 100th birthday

Exclusive | New doc explores Dick Van Dyke’s ‘personal demons with alcohol’ ahead of icon’s 100th birthday

Dick Van Dyke has spent decades making audiences smile – but a new documentary marking the Hollywood legend’s 100th birthday takes an unabashed look at the struggles he faced behind the scenes. “American Masters – Starring Dick Van Dyke,” premiering Friday on PBS, chronicled the entertainer’s eight-decade career while addressing what director John Scheinfeld described … Read more