From the constant advertising messages from beer, wine and liquor manufacturers to parties, weddings, and other social gatherings where alcohol is served to after-work happy hours with coworkers, the influence and presence of alcohol are inescapable in the United States. According to a government source, 50 percent of American adults identified themselves as "regular drinkers" (having at least 12 drinks in the past year).
This encyclopedia presents an overview of the entire history of alcohol in America from the first colonies to present day, focusing on the often-marginalized and pop...
From the constant advertising messages from beer, wine and liquor manufacturers to parties, weddings, and other social gatherings where alcohol is ...
Wine is a normal part of life, isn't it? It is usual for thirty-somethings to collapse in the evening with a glass or two of something sophisticated to diffuse the stress of the day and calm their buzzing brains, whether they be professionals, mothers, wives or homemakers. Rachel was no different. She juggled her many roles and responsibilities well and rewarded herself with wine at the end of each day; after all, she deserved it. But, gradually her wine intake began to increase each night and soon it had gone from being a little treat to an absolute necessity. As wine invaded more and more...
Wine is a normal part of life, isn't it? It is usual for thirty-somethings to collapse in the evening with a glass or two of something sophisticated t...
This true account from Rachel Black (Author of Sober is the New Black) follows her journey to stay sober AND out of the biscuit tin. Written in the same, honest, down to earth style this too will resonate with anyone who has comforted themselves with chocolate.
This true account from Rachel Black (Author of Sober is the New Black) follows her journey to stay sober AND out of the biscuit tin. Written in the sa...
Being sober was once a shameful secret to hide, full of negative connotations, misery and deprivation. Now it is a positive lifestyle choice parading down the catwalk in full view of the world. More and more follow the front row fashionistas as they realise the wealth of advantages and opportunities brought by the sober life. Sober living was once considered the party pooper who missed all the fun. Now the truth is out and sobriety is, most definitely, back in fashion.
Being sober was once a shameful secret to hide, full of negative connotations, misery and deprivation. Now it is a positive lifestyle choice parading ...
