Last week Heather Locklear’s indulgence in alcohol and drugs resulted in her being carted off to hospital after she had taken a large doze of both. Full story

A medicine for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction has been created on the basis of the hormone of love. Full story

Most diets exclude alcohol and chocolate. However, several studies have shown how useful vchampagne is – it helps the heart and reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Full story

Everyone, who has ever counted calories in her life, knows that alcohol and diet are incompatible. According to the number of calories, a couple of cocktails can be more substantial than even a hearty lunch. However, during the visits to the club, people find it easier to give up food rather than alcohol. Full story

American scientists from New York University have found out why women from Europe are 97% more likely to be overweight than the women of Asian descent. The group leader, Professor Mark Morrison, says that the body of European women needs high-calorie food and alcohol at the genetic level. Full story

As Adele’s 21 multi-platinum album keeps garnering her critical and public credit alike, the British singer lets drop that she owes much of her inspiration to alcohol. The Someone Like You singer shared with The Sun her experience of how she had put down the best lyrics for her acclaimed second album in the company of a bottle. Full story