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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 2 days ago

Asahi Breweries has said that its sales fell by over 20% in December from a year earlier, as the company was forced to cut shipments after computer issues due to a cyberattack on its parent company in late September. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/15/companies/asahi-breweries-sales-down-december/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #asahibreweries #alcohol #hacking #cybersecurity

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 4 days ago

Bar-hop — seamlessly — at Driftwood, Fairmont Tokyo’s trio of bars on its 43rd floor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/13/food-drink/driftwood-bar-concept-fairmont-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #drinking #alcohol #hotels #bars

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Martin Rundkvist

@mrundkvist@archaeo.social · 2 weeks ago

I could start telling people that I'm so happy to have been sober for decades now, and everyone would think I'm a recovered alcoholic, but actually it's just that I'm decades old and I never started drinking #alcohol.

Martin Rundkvist

@mrundkvist@archaeo.social · 2 weeks ago

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 3 weeks ago

Looking for a cool bubbly to tote to your year-end party? Takashi Murakami has lent his floral motif to two limited-edition bottles from champagne producer Dom Perignon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/27/food-drink/dom-perignon-murakami-collaboration/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #drinking #alcohol #wine

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 4 weeks ago

Bourbon-maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main U.S. distillery for all of 2026 after slumping demand caused an oversupply of whiskey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/23/companies/jim-beam-production-halt/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #suntory #jimbeam #alcohol

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 4 weeks ago

Asahi Group Holdings has said it will purchase British drinks giant Diageo's alcohol business in East Africa for ¥465.4 billion. The deal covers beer and spirits operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/18/companies/asahi-buys-east-african-breweries/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #asahigroupholdings #diageo #beer #alcohol #eastafricanbreweries

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Rihards Olups

@richlv@mastodon.social · last month

Oh, damn.

"Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer decades ago – this is the highest risk group, which also includes asbestos, radiation and tobacco. Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer."

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

#alcohol

No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health

The risks and harms associated with drinking alcohol have been systematically evaluated over the years and are well documented.

Rihards Olups

@richlv@mastodon.social · last month

Oh, damn.

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

#alcohol

No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health

The risks and harms associated with drinking alcohol have been systematically evaluated over the years and are well documented.

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · last month

It's green and it's coming for Christmas. No, not the Grinch but matcha. Whip up a Japanese-inspired yuletide cake with the fragrant tea and some medicinal spices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/16/food-drink/otoso-inspired-matcha-cake/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #sake #alcohol #tea #christmas #newyear

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · last month

The government has proposed numerical criteria for driving offenses, including going over speed limits and blood alcohol levels, under a planned revision to the law on punishments for such acts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/crime-legal/dangerous-driving-criteria-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #driving #justiceministry #alcohol

Nick Byrd, Ph.D.

@ByrdNick@nerdculture.de · last month

Can it help to reflect on discrepancies between intended and actual #alcohol consumption?

For male undergraduates, this reflection reduced #drinking (compared to a control group).

For females, merely enrolling in the study was enough to reduce drinking.

https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14050381

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"Method: Participants (N = 88, females = 61.5%, mean age = 21.05 years) were randomly assigned to a control group or [a] Computerized Brief Intervention (CBI) ...to motivate participants to change their drinking behavior. ... At baseline and a three-month follow-up, the participants completed a battery of measures of alcohol consumption and related problems."

"Results: At baseline, the participants were confirmed to be heavy drinkers with many drink-related negative consequences. ... During follow-up, males’ alcohol use was [lower in the treatment groups compared to the control group]. The females in all three groups reduced their alcohol use, but there were no significant group differences." — "Method: Participants (N = 88, females = 61.5%, mean age = 21.05 years) were randomly assigned to a control group or [a] Computerized Brief Intervention (CBI) ...to motivate participants to change their drinking behavior. ... At baseline and a three-month follow-up, the participants completed a battery of measures of alcohol consumption and related problems." "Results: At baseline, the participants were confirmed to be heavy drinkers with many drink-related negative consequences. ... During follow-up, males’ alcohol use was [lower in the treatment groups compared to the control group]. The females in all three groups reduced their alcohol use, but there were no significant group differences."

"Accordingly, 90 participants were recruited from students at Bangor University through an offer of either course credit (one hour of research credit for each hour that they participated) or a modest cash payment of GBP 10. The inclusion criteria were that men should drink more than 21 units of alcohol per week or 8 or more units on one occasion at least weekly, and women should drink more than 14 units per week or 6 or more units on one occasion at least weekly. Each UK unit of alcohol represents 10 mL or 8 g of pure alcohol. The participants were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: Computerized Brief Intervention (CBI), Computerized Brief Intervention-Enhanced (CBI-E), or the Control group. The ﬁnal sample who completed the ﬁrst session included 88 students, 54 (61.5%) of whom were female, and their mean age was 21.05 years (SD = 4.42). Seventy-ﬁve participants completed the follow-up session; 60% of them were female."

"The participants [in the treatment groups] were introduced to the Computerized Brief Intervention (CBI) as a computer-assisted interview during which they would receive personalized and objective feedback about their drinking. The CBI aimed to motivate participants to change their current use of alcohol through the use of the following components: First, participants were given objective feedback about their drinking. Second, the discrepancy between participants’ current drinking and their drinking goal was highlighted. Third, participants were asked to consider the implications of not changing their current level of alcohol use. The CBI achieved these objectives in approximately 30 min through the use of 12 computer screens."

"For males, after a steady reduction in drinking during the ﬁrst three weeks after being included in the study, the weekly consumption of each of the groups stabilized. Individuals in the CBI group[s] drank less alcohol than the [control] group."

"For females, however, the post-intervention pattern of drinking was quite different. First, the female participants in all three groups considerably reduced their consumption just after they completed the baseline assessment. Second, the reductions were maintained throughout the 12 weeks of follow-up. Third, the differences in consumption among the three groups were less distinct than for the males." — "For males, after a steady reduction in drinking during the ﬁrst three weeks after being included in the study, the weekly consumption of each of the groups stabilized. Individuals in the CBI group[s] drank less alcohol than the [control] group." "For females, however, the post-intervention pattern of drinking was quite different. First, the female participants in all three groups considerably reduced their consumption just after they completed the baseline assessment. Second, the reductions were maintained throughout the 12 weeks of follow-up. Third, the differences in consumption among the three groups were less distinct than for the males."

Evaluating Two Brief Motivational Interventions for Excessive-Drinking University Students

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Flipboard Culture Desk

@CultureDesk@flipboard.social · last month

Pity this poor raccoon, which, @AssociatedPress reports, went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and was found next morning, passed out on the bathroom floor. Whomst among us, etc.

https://flip.it/U0iNZw

#Animals #Lifestyle #Raccoon #Alcohol

Flipboard Culture Desk

@CultureDesk@flipboard.social · last month

Pity this poor raccoon, which, @AssociatedPress reports, went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and was found next morning, passed out on the bathroom floor. Whomst among us, etc.

https://flip.it/U0iNZw

#Animals #Lifestyle #Raccoon #Alcohol

AI6YR Ben

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org · last month

Axios: Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom

https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/02/drunk-raccoon-virginia-abc-store-break-in

#raccoon #animals #wildlife

Liuqor store with broken bottles everywhere, and a picture of a s***t faced raccoon face down in a bathroom next to a toilet

AI6YR Ben

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org replied · last month

Better photos (from FB), Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter

"🚨 Black Friday Break-In at Ashland ABC Store 🚨
Suspect Apprehended After Liquor-Fueled Rampage
On Saturday morning, Officer Martin responded to an unusual call at the Ashland ABC Store. Upon arrival, she discovered the “suspect” had broken in, ransacked several shelves, and then… passed out in the bathroom.
The suspect?
A very intoxicated raccoon. 🦝🥃
Officer Martin safely secured our masked bandit and transported him back to the shelter to sober up before questioning. After a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices), he was safely released back to the wild, hopefully having learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.
A big shout-out to Officer Martin for handling this chaotic scene with professionalism and good humor. Just another day in the life at Hanover Animal Protection!"

#raccoon #drunk #alcohol #wildlife

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dillyd

@dillyd@turtleisland.social · 2 months ago

A full day of full sun in November? I try to take advantage of every moment. Hiking this morning, biking this afternoon. We'll find out tomorrow if I overdid it. I got to join these geese on a segment of their flight.
#CanadaGeese #biking