I drink like a fish and smoke like a chimney. Help me survive a possible hospital stay. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2009 - 10 answers

What steps can company management take to minimize liability at an office holiday party where alcohol is served? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Nov 24, 2009 - 25 answers

I find that it doesn't take very much alcohol for me to end up with a bit of short-term amnesia. Is there anything I can do about this? Is this a sign of Bad Things To Come? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 31 answers

My dad is a grouchy old man, and as much as I shouldn't be encouraging him I would like to make him an old-fashioned cocktail kit for Christmas. Something James Bond or an evil capitalist from 1928 would appreciate. I know I'll put some nice whiskey and some bitters in there- what else? [more inside]
posted by ohio on Nov 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I buy a bottle of lambanog in Vancouver, BC, Canada? [more inside]
posted by Iax on Nov 16, 2009 - 2 answers

Is alcohol metabolized like sugars? Or something else? [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Nov 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Bringing alcohol to Afghanistan: worth it? Risks? Fines? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Nov 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I buy a bottle of Daiginjo sake in Vancouver? [more inside]
posted by findango on Nov 3, 2009 - 5 answers

How much alcohol can I have in my checked in bags if I am connecting through LAX? [more inside]
posted by cheemee on Oct 16, 2009 - 7 answers

I love cooking with my new dutch oven, but have never liked the taste of alcohol in food. I know I can always substitute, but is there a good braising cookbook that minimizes alcohol use in the recipes?
posted by boombot on Oct 13, 2009 - 19 answers

How can I make myself actually *want* to stop drinking, rather than just intellectually *know* that I should, then feel guilty for not even trying? How can I motivate myself to keep attempting to quit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Help me figure out how to make a Flaming Moe (Flaming Homer) for a Simpsons Costume Party tonight, please! [more inside]
posted by willie11 on Oct 3, 2009 - 15 answers

ScotchFilter: please ID this half-remembered single-malt whisky! What Scotch would have been available in metro Detroit around 2001 with an amazingly smooth palate and a long, campfire-like finish? [more inside]
posted by paulg on Sep 26, 2009 - 23 answers

Please recommend the best American whiskey. [more inside]
posted by Help, I can't stop talking! on Sep 23, 2009 - 47 answers

I'm trying to "detach with love" and get therapy. He's stuck and resistant. What next? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 15 answers

Where in the SF Bay Area should I celebrate Oktoberfest? [more inside]
posted by JimmyJames on Sep 22, 2009 - 6 answers

My sister has an alcohol and/or prescription and/or depression problem. What can I do to help her, and in what order? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2009 - 7 answers

You live at Versailles in 1658. You're nobility of the blood. You know the King. What drugs, drinks, or other ways of getting totally fucked up are available to you? How often could you partake before people started to Have A Problem with it? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Sep 20, 2009 - 21 answers

I drink a lot. Not every day, but when I do drink I drink a lot. I have done for a long time. I have periodic abstinences of a week, two weeks, sometimes a month. What's better? Long breaks, or more frequent short ones? If I'm going to have (say) 1/4 of the year off, is it better to try for 3 dry months in a row, or 3 dry months spaced out across the year, or 13 dry weeks? Note: this is not a question about stopping for good. This is a question about what's better for my health in terms of periodic abstinence. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 19, 2009 - 19 answers

Why do I get so angry when I drink? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2009 - 46 answers

I like to sip a little bit of Scotch before going to bed, spending a few quiet minutes with a single malt, my browser, and some good music. I usually do this after brushing my teeth, and I really, really dislike going back to brush my teeth again before going to bed (it totally kills the pleasant pre-sleep buzz). I'm not sure how much sugar is in Scotch, but is this practice likely to lead to cavities over the long term?
posted by zachawry on Sep 13, 2009 - 22 answers

Is it possible that something was put in my drink? If so, what? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Sep 12, 2009 - 42 answers

More expensive alternatives to Riccadonna? I looove the sweetness of Riccadonna but want something a bit less cheap and tacky. So something around the 30-50$ mark (Australian dollar) would be super. I hate dry and tart sparkling wines, but I have also tried some sweet sparkling wines that are too sweet and heavy almost -- like a mudcake that's too rich and sickly. Riccadonna seems light and sweet and fruity as opposed to cloying. Note: I know almost nothing about wines and champagnes, so feel free to teach me things. :)
posted by mjao on Sep 2, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm heading off to Ireland next week, and plan on spending lots of time in pubs. What do I need to know about drinking in and around Ireland to totally not come off as a dolt?
posted by nitsuj on Aug 30, 2009 - 52 answers

What are some good uses for leftover beer? A *lot* of leftover beer? [more inside]
posted by kro on Aug 30, 2009 - 23 answers

Alcohol for non-drinkers [more inside]
posted by Becko on Aug 24, 2009 - 101 answers

I just started a long-term medication (bupropion, for ADD) that interacts very, very badly with alcohol. I don't miss the booze itself, but not being able to drink throws all sorts of monkey wrenches into my social life. I need advice on how to be a non-drinker in the drinkingest town in the United States, New York City... where the default activity for any occaision is going out for a drink. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 17, 2009 - 41 answers

As an addict, have you dealt with a hidden relapse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2009 - 16 answers

In approximately two weeks, I will be holding a Blanket Fort Goodbye Party on almost the entire top floor of an apartment building. Given the excellent ideas I got from this previous party thread, I thought I'd ask what you crazy kids: what would you want to see at a blanket fort party? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Jul 30, 2009 - 20 answers

What music would best be played to accompany a Pimm's Cup? [more inside]
posted by dammitjim on Jul 29, 2009 - 23 answers

I am deeply concerned for my mother, and hate her boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by kaseijin on Jul 17, 2009 - 27 answers

Muslim employees + handling an alcohol-extract flavoring ingredient... what should a company do? [more inside]
posted by GuffProof on Jul 14, 2009 - 29 answers

What is this bottle of Russian liquor? And where can I get some in the US? [more inside]
posted by j.edwards on Jul 9, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there any accounts of cops in prohibition/depression era New York being drinkers? Would drink be widely available to the point where no one would think much of it, or would it be especially difficult for a public employee?
posted by Artw on Jul 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Need help finding a good red wine. Tricky part - I need to purchase it online and have it shipped in Kentucky. [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius on Jun 26, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm wondering the differences between alcohol, xanax, and ambien. [more inside]
posted by CliffDiving44 on Jun 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Just turned 21 -- seeking advice on cocktails and rounding out my first-ever purchase of liquor. [more inside]
posted by pinsomniac on Jun 13, 2009 - 44 answers

A somewhat recent NY Times article explains the connection between ALDH2 deficiency and throat cancer. Request for perspective on level of risk and appropriate response in extended. [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Jun 13, 2009 - 4 answers

My 21st birthday is coming up in a few months. I would like to celebrate this with one well-crafted cocktail at a bar, but I am at a loss as to which one and where to get it. I will be spending my 21st birthday in DC while visiting my folks. [more inside]
posted by kldickson on Jun 12, 2009 - 30 answers

Did you (your wife) eat peanuts while pregnant? Did you child develop an allergy as a result? [more inside]
posted by esereth on Jun 6, 2009 - 52 answers

Mrs. Everichon has requested a "serious margarita maker" for her birthday. The SkyMall/Amazon breed of dedicated margarita makers look suspicious and gimmicky to me. What do actual bars use to make great margarita ice? Is there a special device, or is it just a restaurant-grade blender? I see that the industrial-grade Cool Technologies Margarita Machine runs about $3,500; my budget has a ceiling of, say, $250.
posted by everichon on Jun 5, 2009 - 22 answers

Please tell me I didn't destroy my liver! Details within [more inside]
posted by sully75 on May 29, 2009 - 23 answers

I want to break my habit of having a few drinks at night, and I could use your help. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on May 28, 2009 - 21 answers

What is the characteristic regeneration time for the stomach lining, after daily NSAIDs or alcohol? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on May 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Why do I have to poo all the time when I drink? I'm not talking about the "morning after" poos. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Am I headed towards liver cirrhosis at "normal" alcoholic speed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 11 answers

My friend got a DUI, it's his first one, he lives in Alabama. What to expect and what should he do? [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on May 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I take prescription medication (paroxetine) in the morning and also enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two in the evening. The sticker on the medicine bottle warns me not to do this, but I do it anyway. How serious are consequences? [more inside]
posted by meantime on May 6, 2009 - 17 answers

Where can I get Brennivin in the States? (Or online without ridiculous shipping) [more inside]
posted by wrok on Apr 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Why can't I drink anymore? [more inside]
posted by diogenes on Apr 17, 2009 - 24 answers