Alcohol

Drunk driver caught speeding at 200 km/h

37-year-old driver from Bnei Brak was caught speeding, turns out he was also driving under the influence of alcohol.

The alcoholic's Seder

A Tale of Two Cities: Kobe and Barditchov.

Mother, drunk, arrested on suspicion of child abuse

Police discover bruised child in rolled-up blanket, arrest mother.

Don't drink and vax, say health officials

Just a few glasses of wine can significantly reduce efficacy of vaccine - but keeping to one glass may actually boost immune function.

Hotel warned after minors get drunk in public

Eilat hotel where alleged rape case occurred receives warning after footage shows hotel staff complicit in allowing underage drinking.

How to avoid the post-Purim hangover

Following a few simple guidelines will help you drink responsibly and avoid embarrassment and headaches.

Trump says he’d be 'mess' as drinker

President Donald Trump jokes he'd be 'mess' if he drank alcohol.

Was beer invented in Israel?

World's oldest brewery found in northern Israel.

Giant bootleg alcohol plant discovered in central Israel

After receiving intelligence info, Border Police find plant with thousands of bottles of bootleg alcohol in Arab town in central Israel.

Purim is approaching: The Vodka Proof

Vodka is the best selling spirit in the United States, and there are zillions of brands. But is there any difference between them?

Study: Drinking alcohol reduces risk of diabetes

A new study suggests that moderate wine consumption could reduce the risk of diabetes.

New Orleans driver's blood-alcohol level was three times limit

Man accused of driving a truck into a Mardi Gras parade crowd had a blood-alcohol level almost three times the legal limit.

UTJ pushes 'Kiddush Law' to permit nighttime alcohol sales

Proposal would permit sale of some alcoholic beverages at supermarkets even late at night.

Deputy Education Min: Fine schools with too much violence

Deputy Education Minister Meir Porush proposes an idea for controlling violence in schools.

'We need to give our children a platform to be listened to'

Rabbi Ari Neuwirth discusses the issue of drug abuse and alcohol among children in the Jewish community, and how to solve it.

‘Call us to find help for kids in trouble'

MASK founder calls on parents to let the group help them deal with drugs, alcohol, gambling, mental health problems.

Israel is now the land of milk and whiskey

Israel's alcohol industry is booming, with countless award-winning wines and beers - and now there's good news for whiskey lovers too.

Bad Booze: Health Ministry issues warning

Israeli officials discover alcoholic beverages containing dangerous ingredients that can cause seizures, nausea and vomiting.

UK says any alcohol can cause cancer

Can that drink kill you? In biggest public health policy change in 20 years, recommended intake cut for men by half, for women by a third.

Addicted: Getting out of the QUICK-FIX Mentality

What can be done to prevent addiction?What can we do to protect our children from falling into this deadly trap?

The alcohol infatuation

Exposing and encouraging youngsters to a lifestyle that lauds the use of alcohol may leave lifelong implications.

US: Muslim Stewardess Fired for Refusing to Serve Alcohol

Muslim flight attendant put on administrative leave following complaint from colleague that she was not performing her duties.

China Forces Muslims to Sell Alcohol to 'Weaken Islam'

Responding to stabbing attacks on soldiers by Muslim Uyghurs, China orders Muslim merchants to sell alcohol to 'weaken' Islam.

137 Injured in New Year's Celebrations Across Israel

Magen David Adom paramedics on standby for New Year's Eve provided treatment to 500 sick and/or wounded people across Israel.

Turkish Lawmaker Forced to Resign Over Alcohol

Erdogan's party orders a regional party official to resign after pictures showed him drinking alcohol.

Police Confiscate 30 Kg of Drugs, Alcohol on Purim

100,000 illegal substances confiscated on the eve of the holiday as police perform crackdown on recreational narcotic use.

Ahead of Purim, Youth Leader Calls to Ban Alcohol, Firecrackers

A prominent Israeli educator has come out against some of the less desirable 'customs' that prevail on Purim.

Alcohol Importer's Woes Could Mean a 'Dry' Israel

The largest importer, and for many brands the sole importer, of alcohol into Israel, is broke - and the country could soon be 'dry'.

Turkey Enforces Limitations on Alcohol Sales

Despite criticism from many shop owners, the controversial regulations limiting the sale and advertising of alcohol in Turkey takes effect.

Customs Prevent Oleh From Smuggling Illegal Knives and Alcohol

55-year-old American who recently moved to Israel was suspected this week of smuggling 82 commando knives and several bottles of alcohol.

Turkey Tightens Restrictions on Sales of Alcohol

Despite protest from the opposition, Turkey adopts a bill tightening restrictions on the sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages.

Israel Sixth Healthiest Country in the World

Be healthy, move to Israel. That is the message learned from Bloomberg’s ranking of the healthiest countries in the world. US number 33.

Alcohol Ad Law Will Stop Abuse, Says Danon

A new bill to block all advertising of alcohol is aimed at preventing alcoholism and substance abuse, says Likud MK Danny Danon.