is the term used to describe those who consume 5 or more drinks on a single occasion, and when that is the case it is normally the result of a personal decision by the drinker. However, it is possible that some become “accidental” binge drinkers, as the result of over-pouring, even by professional bartenders.
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and restaurants that kept quiet and closed down in the evening hours changed as new liquor licensees turned up the music and stayed open until 4:00 a.m. However, the neighbors of these establishments in Chicago’s Mt. Prospect area found a way to have their voices heard.
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continues to be a challenge as lawmakers call for stiffer fines and more jail time, particularly for repeat offenders. However, a new study out of the University of Missouri concludes that negative consequences from drunk driving, such as arrest and punishment might not be effective deterrents for persistent offenders.
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that's what you get when you take five moms, 8 to 10 kids and a playroom filled with toys. Blend them all together in the late afternoon and you get a fascinating new trend that has a growing number of people lined up to either defend or demonize young mothers who see nothing wrong with having a few drinks as their kids play dress-up or build toy Lego airplanes. Read More....