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The Alcohol Category highlights events related to alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs, be they prescription, herbal, legal, or illicit, that occur during this calendar year.
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Hug an Addict or Alcoholic Day is an unofficial observance aimed at showing support and compassion towards individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism. The day is marked by encouraging people to...
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Marijuana Awareness Month, observed in February, is a period designated to raise awareness about the use of marijuana, its potential effects, and the evolving legal and social landscape surrounding it. Th...
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Pisco Sour Day in Peru is a vibrant celebration dedicated to the country's national drink, the Pisco Sour. Held annually on the first Saturday of February, this day is a testament to the cultural signific...
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"Through with the Chew" Week is a public health initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacco use and encouraging users to quit. This observance typically falls on the t...
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On January 24, 1935, the beer can we know today went on sale. Before, beer was only available in bottles, and Beer Can Appreciation Day marks this anniversary. Krueger's Finest Beer created the packagin...
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The 18th Amendment and the Russian Revolution are responsible for the favorite hangover cocktail cure, the Bloody Mary. The 18th Amendment forced Americans who enjoyed libations overseas to find relief...
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Bootleggers are smugglers, sometimes distillers, who bring in alcoholic beverages where they are either taxed or prohibited. National Bootlegger's Day marks two special anniversaries on January 17. The...
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Cigarettes Are Hazardous To Your Health Day marks the anniversary of Surgeon General Luther L. Terry's issuance of a report on January 11, 1964, that declared cigarettes to be hazardous to health. In his...
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Formerly Sober January, this event began in the United Kingdom in 1942 and has since become popular in the United States. The objective of Dry January is to abstain from alcohol for the entire month.
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Ginuary is a celebration of all things gin worldwide, each day set aside for a new way to enjoy gin. The month celebration seems to have come out of nowhere with no specific origin. Aussie Mem Rynne has t...
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After drinking a lot of alcohol on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day is traditionally considered "Hangover Day." A hangover is experienced after excessive alcohol consumption and includes a range of symptoms...
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Hot Buttered Rum Day celebrates the classic cocktail craved for its warmth, richness, and indulgent flavor. This drink, traditionally enjoyed during the colder months, especially around the holidays, comb...
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Kombucha or 'Booch' is a fermented tea that has become to millennials what the martini is to the Great Generation and coolers to GenX. It's the 'it' alcoholic beverage. And like all things millennial, it'...
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National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) is one of Canada's longest-running public health education efforts. The week helps those who want to quit smoking, quit. See the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC...
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On National Pharmacist Day, we're encouraged to show our appreciation for the vital work of pharmacists. Also, see World Pharmacists Day and American Pharmacist Month.
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If the sun is shining today, viticulturists (winegrowers) rejoice. Legend states that if the sun is shining on Saint Vincent's Day, that year's grapes will yield excellent wine. Saint Vincent of Saragossa...