Motorist driving on tyres worn to metal almost six times drink-drive limit
A motorist spotted by motorway police driving on tyres worn down to the metal wheel was almost six times the drink-drive limit.
Alcohol
Anxiety about going back to work ‘may be alcohol withdrawal symptoms’
New Year’s revellers who feel anxious about returning to work after binge-drinking during the festive season may actually be suffering from alcohol withdrawal symptoms, according to a liver expert.
Sober all the way: How a growing number of Scots are giving up alcohol for Christmas and for life
It's the time of year synonymous with mulled wine, Bucks Fizz, prosecco and whisky - the indulgent winter period of alcohol infused parties, gatherings and merriment.
Pubs’ fears over new drink-drive limit in Scotland unfounded, study finds
Trade in pubs has withstood the lowering of the drink-drive limit in Scotland, new research suggests.
Johnson’s ‘do or dry’ pledge to give up alcohol until Brexit is delivered
Boris Johnson claimed he has given up drinking until after Brexit is sorted.
Minimum unit pricing has little impact on retailer revenues, study suggests
The introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcohol has had little impact on retailer revenues, new research suggests.
New report finds law setting minimum alcohol pricing has been implemented well
A law that sets a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland has been implemented effectively, with compliance high among licensed premises, according to a new report.
Alcohol sales fall to lowest level on record in Scotland
Alcohol sales in Scotland fell to the lowest level for almost quarter of a century last year, new research has found.
The Honest Truth: All the tipple tattle explaining why gin has made a real spirited return
Gin has been enjoying a real flourish as the on-trend drink, with Scottish distilleries at the heart of the boom.
“It was only one glass of wine, but it almost cost me my family and my life, everything”
It was, after all, only one glass, a splash or two of reward after another long day.
Warning that minimum alcohol pricing is driving drinkers to drugs
The Scottish Government’s crackdown on cheap alcohol has driven some drinkers to drugs, experts fear.