May 12
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Understanding How Alcohol Addiction Works
We’ve all heard the addictive properties of cigarettes. We’re told not to have a single one – they’re as addictive as heroine! Well, what about alcohol? What causes us to become addicted, and will simply drinking more lead us toward addiction?
Let’s start with alcohol tolerance. It’s true that the more we drink, the more we...
Jan 12
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Drinkwel: Super Bowl XLVI Contest
The Super Bowl is this weekend, February 5th at 3pm PST. We've heard that sometimes people enjoy a drink or two (or seven) during this annual event. Well, all we know is that if there's drinking, we want to be involved. Also, if there's guacamole at your Super Bowl party, please send an invite to contact(at)drinkwel.com ;D.
On to the contest......
Dec 11
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Artichoke vs. Alcohol
Artichokes often get a bad rap due to their quirky appearance, preparation requirements and reputation as an uppity cosmopolitan side dish, but it turns out they may have a purpose after all.
Rumors have been circulating for some time that artichokes and artichoke extract may help cure hangovers, even resulting in the manufacture and marketing of artichoke drinks that...
Dec 10
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Drinking On An Empty Stomach
The human body is a wondrous and mysterious machine. But, modern science has solved many of these mysteries, some of which are easily digestible by the layperson … pun intended.
Simply put, the membrane lining the stomach is highly absorbent. And, alcohol is easily broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream when that stomach is empty. So, if there’s nothing else in there...
