Alcohol Consumption

A map shows the boundaries of a proposed designated outdoor refreshment area where people over 21 would be able to walk around with alcohol from participating restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues during certain times of days.

Business & Economy

Downtown Columbus DORA alcohol area gets further consideration

Allie Vugrincic

The Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area would encompass much of downtown Columbus west of Fourth Street, the Scioto Peninsula and part of East Franklinton.

Close-up of the hands of a young man who pours alcohol from a decanter into a glass, on a dark isolated background.

Health, Science & Environment

Many people turned to alcohol during COVID. That is proving deadly in Ohio and elsewhere

Ann Thompson

From 2019 to 2020, alcohol induced deaths rose 25% nationally and 22% in Ohio.

All Sides with Anna Staver

Wellness Wednesday: Rising STD Rates, Alcohol Consumption, Time-Restricted Eating

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the United State are at an all-time high. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control, 2.3…

All Sides with Anna Staver

Wellness Wednesday: Moving in Together, Strokes, Exercise & Alcohol

Researchers at Ohio State University found that young, unmarried couples living together are just as happy as those who get married. OhioHealth announced…