There are many reasons why someone might drink a non-alcoholic beer. You might be driving, allergic to alcohol, trying to detox or you may be T-total. However, with summer approaching there aren’t many things better […]
The best alcohol-free beer? I’ve tested them so you don’t have to!
There are many reasons why someone might drink a non-alcoholic beer. You might be driving, allergic to alcohol, trying to detox or you may be teetotal. However, with summer approaching there aren’t many things better […]
Decriminalisation: The Future of Drug Policy?
This week, the Houses of Parliament have debated the legalisation of cannabis after receiving an online petition with over 220,000 signatures whilst a leaked report from the Treasury stated that legalising cannabis could bring in […]
Alcoholic mothers need help, not prison
The responsibility of a mother for her unborn child seems to be an undisputed fact in our society, and, recently, a question has been posed as to whether the mother of a child born with […]
Hangovers: A scientific breakdown
The sunlight peering through the curtain is blinding. The glass of water is a million miles away. Your stomach is inciting rebellion, and you have at least one of the following: the shakes, headache, loss […]
News | Alcohol to blame for hospitalized students
Student admittances to A&E for alcohol-related emergencies almost doubled over the course of last year, an LS Freedom of Information request has uncovered. Between the April to June (Q2) and July and August (Q3) 2013, […]
Science | Comment – Mephedrone, not for human consumption
Mephedrone, more commonly known as MCAT or Meow Meow was the first of a new type of drugs, and it will not be the last. A synthetically produced research drug belonging to a group of […]
Science | Nutt calls for an alcoholic alternative
Alcohol’s consumption of health care and policing resources has caused the former chair of the British Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, David Nutt, to request greater funding and investigation into ‘synthol’, a pharmaceutical […]
News | Union booze costs more
Students at Leeds University Union are paying 75p more for their pints than students at Leeds Metropolitan University, an LS investigation can reveal. After investigating the prices of a range of different products in both […]
Lifestyle | Go Sober for October
As a student, staying sober for a month might be daunting thought. But for over 31,000 ‘sober heroes’ in the UK it’s a great opportunity to support a good cause. This October Macmillan Cancer Support […]
Science | Alcoholic drinks rated – kcal, pH and nutrition
10 common alcoholic drinks put to the test and rated on number of calories (kcal), acidity (pH) and extra nutritional content. Take a look and find out how your favourite drink rates: Check back next […]
Science | Drink myths busted
Whether it’s an Otley Run, club night or just a quiet night down the pub it’s fair to say that most students will end up drinking some kind of alcohol this Freshers’ Week. LS Science takes […]