alcohol

Indiana legislation from 2023 allows patrons aged 21 and up to purchase alcoholic beverages and carry them outside to other events or participating retailers.

Expect to see happy hours and the option to add a cocktail to your carry-out restaurant order as soon as July, under finalized legislation approved Thursday. It now goes to the governor.

Legislation clears House panel after a heavy pour of discussion.

Drinking tends to increase during the holidays. But for some, it can cause more problems than holiday joy.

The Vault Pub opened Sept. 1 with live music, drinks and food, all in the heart of campus.

In a recent survey, nearly one-fifth of Indiana college students reported drinking to get away from problems. And about a quarter said they felt bad about their drinking.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has soared — and the health impacts of increased alcohol consumption are already being seen. The number of death certificates that listed alcohol as a factor jumped between 2019 and 2020.

Some nursing homes still must meet COVID vaccine guidelines or face fines. Recovery experts are concerned how the pandemic affected the rise in alcohol consumption. And the IU women’s basketball team is hosting NCAA Tournament games.

Studies reported a 50 percent spike in drinking initially, with levels remaining elevated throughout 2020. Addiction experts say it’s still an issue that could have serious consequences down the road.

There’s a joke that asks, “Where do astronauts go for a drink?” The answer is, “The space bar!” But in the distant future, you might ask that question literally. There really is alcohol in space, even if we can’t access it yet.