Alcoholism
Anthony Hopkins reveals the terrifying moment he realised he was an alcoholic

Anthony Hopkins reveals the terrifying moment he realised he was an alcoholic

‘On that fatal day, I realised I needed help’ In a new interview with the New York Times, Anthony Hopkins revealed the moment he ‘came to his senses’ and realised he was an alcoholic. The Oscar-winning actor will celebrate 50 years of sobriety in December. The actor opened up about his alcoholism and spoke about […]

5 months ago

The six signs you’re a borderline alcoholic and should cut back

The six signs you’re a borderline alcoholic and should cut back

These are the main signs you may have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. But these are the six signs you should look out for if you’re concerned that you may be drinking […]

2 years ago

‘Alcoholic’ dog becomes the first to be treated for addiction

‘Alcoholic’ dog becomes the first to be treated for addiction

‘His story is a tragic one’ A dog had to be given “intensive care” for alcoholism after developing a dependency because his late owner kept leaving unfinished drinks out. Coco, a two-year-old Labrador cross, was taken to the Woodside Animal Rescue Trust in Plympton, Devon, along with his mate, Georgie, after their owner died. In […]

3 years ago

Man writes obituary for his dad so brutal, the newspaper that ran it had to apologise

Man writes obituary for his dad so brutal, the newspaper that ran it had to apologise

One for those with problematic parents A man’s brutal obituary about his late father was so damning that the paper that actually published it had to apologise. Newspaper chain Gannett issued a statement after publishing the overtly negative obit in a local outlet after its writer, the son of an NYPD cop, heavily criticised his “abusive […]

4 years ago

Heavy drinkers are healthier and happier in later years, new study says

Heavy drinkers are healthier and happier in later years, new study says

The findings also differed for male and female drinkers Heavy drinkers may not actually have it all wrong, as their habit could be key to staying happy and healthy in later life, a new study suggests. A German hospital questioned 628 adults about their mood and quality of life, before comparing this information with the […]

4 years ago