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  • India’s Deadly Alcohol Death Toll Rises to 39

    There have been at least 39 deaths and 27 people have fallen ill from drinking cheap toxic alcohol in a number of villages in northern India.

    Tests revealed the alcohol was laced with methanol, a massive illegal industry in the country.

    Police confirmed that 26 people had died in 2 separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh and 13 others died in the neighbouring state of Uttarakhand.

    The incidents happened during functions in the towns and police quickly arrested 8 suspected bootleggers. Corruption is also a major problem, with provincial governments suspending 35 officials including 12 police in relation to the incident.

    It is believed the people were served the alcohol at a function they attended. Some people had traveled from far to attend the event.

    Authorities said the problem of bootlegged alcohol is a major one in the country because illicit liquor is cheap while name brand alcohol is too expensive for the poor to afford. Cheap illegal alcohol is often laced with chemicals such as pesticides.

    Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-09/bootleg-alcohol-laced-with-toxic-methanol-kills-39-in-india/10796988

  • Ways to Reduce Problematic Drinking

    If your drinking is a little out of control or maybe you’re planning to cut down for health reasons, it’s not easy but there are some things you can do to make it a little simpler,

    1. Create a support network around yourself. This can help keep you accountable and help you stay on track.

    3. Avoid places where you normally drink, for now.

    In social settings saying no to a drink may be too difficult and your chances of giving in to peer pressure may be higher. So make it more difficult for yourself by avoiding your local pub or favourite club.

    4. Adapt your routine

    You may need to adapt your routine and make plans ahead of time to avoid certain people or places. Socialise in places where alcohol is less common. For example visit the local coffee shop instead of the pub to catch up with your mates.

  • Legal Drinking Ages Around the World

    You’d be surprised to hear some of the legal drinking ages around the world which range from 13 to 25.

    On the extreme ends of the scale, in Burkino Faso the legal drinking age is 13 and in Eritrea its 25.

    According to data from the World Health Organisation, in 2016 there were 11 countries that did not have age limits for on-premise service of alcohol and 24 did not have age limits for off-premise purchase of alcohol.

    In the other extreme there are some countries that don’t allow alcohol at all including Iran, Yemen and certain Saudi Arabian countries.

    Most countries set their legal age for drinking around 18,20 and 21.

    The purpose the legal drinking age regulation is to address alcohol harm on vulnerable groups such as teenagers.  In Australia 38.9 per cent of teenagers have consumed alcohol heavily, which is high in comparison to the rest of the world. The World Health Organisation says teenage drinking is usually higher in wealthier countries. That is why our responsibility as servers of alcohol is to ensure we never serve alcohol to minors. As a general rule we should ask for ID proof of age from anyone who looks like a young adult.

    Read more at https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/31/health/legal-drinking-age-world-explainer-parenting-intl/index.html

     

  • Did You Partake in Dry January? Be Careful to Avoid Binge Drinking February.

    A recent article said an estimated 4.2 million people in the UK planned on abstaining from alcohol in January. “Dry January” was created to help people be more mindful about alcohol and its effects on them but there have been some fears that Dry January may lead to Binge Drinking February.

    A study on rats has raised the concern that a dry month may lead to heavier drinking afterwards.

    The rats were given alcohol over a period of time and then suddenly the alcohol was removed. When the alcohol was reintroduced, the rats actually drank more.

    The researchers say the results may be similar in humans. Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46949102

  • Boozy Brunch Cocktails to Try With Friends

    Champagne is the ideal accompaniment to your brunch but why not take your brunch to the next level with one of these delicious champagne cocktails? These 5 cocktails are so simple to make for a group and taste amazing, so why not skip the same old boring orange juice or champagne and give these a try.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh-66jmDeUw

  • Figures Show Drop in Wine Price

    The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that wine prices have dropped 1.9 per cent.

    In the last quarter of 2018, there was a 0.1 per cent drop in the price of spirits while the price of beer remained the same.

    While wine increased in price in the 2 previous quarters, the last quarter saw a price drop in wine. Spirits prices rose by 0.3 per cent as well as beer which went up 0.9 per cent.

    The only capital city which reversed the nationwide wine price decrease was Darwin due to the ACT’s minimum pricing policy which was introduced, causing wine prices to rise by 11.5 per cent. Beer went up there by 1.5 per cent.

    Find out more at https://www.theshout.com.au/news/abs-data-highlights-wine-price-drop/

  • How 15 Cans of Alcohol Saved a Man’s Life

    Doctors in Vietnam actually saved a man’s life with 15 cans of beer.

    According to media reports, a 48 year old man was taken to hospital in the Quang Tri province of north-central Vietnam for severe alcohol poisoning on Christmas Day.

    The man had such high levels of methanol in his body that it was 1000 times over the recommended limit.

    Doctors immediately administered 3 cans of beer – about 1litre of beer and over the next 24 hours transfused his body with 15 cans of beer.

    Apparently this controversial and eyebrow raising method was able to slow the rate at which the mans liver processed methanol, allowing doctors to effectively remove all the alcohol from his system.The body apparently prioritises breaking down of ethanol over methanol so by giving the man beer which is ethanol, the doctors were able to get the methanol out.

    Personally, I wouldn’t recommend this method.

    Read more at: https://www.techly.com.au/2019/02/01/doctors-saved-mans-life-giving-15-cans-beer/

  • The No Alcohol Wine that Mums are Loving

    It looks and tastes like wine but doesn’t have any alcohol and it’s the drink pregnant women are clamoring for.

    An Australian beverage company is producing wines for pregnant women as well as health-conscious people who want to cut down their alcohol intake but want all the benefits of a traditional wine.

    The company produces everything from sparkling roses, chardonnay and even rieslings.

    The Edenvale range uses the same process as wine before the alcohol is removed, retaining the taste and only half the calories of normal wine.

    The company’s owner and director Michael Bright says pregnant women are its biggest customers. He says their wines are high in antioxidants, low in sugar and delivers the ‘real wine’ experience without the alcohol.

    Read more at: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/it-looks-and-tastes-like-wine-and-pregnant-women-are-obsessed/news-story/a70e8b250b9747e75e42ada158d4bd14

  • Excessive Drinking Sending Festival Goers to Hospital

    Over Australia Day long weekend authorities say 25 people were taken to hospital from festivals in Sydney, having been dragged out of the crowd by security, needing medical attention.

    Medical personnel treated numbers of festival goers for alcohol related harm as well as overdoses.

    NSW Police ejected 30 people for drunkenness at the Hardcore Til I Die festival and at Rolling Loud festival 23 people were booted out for intoxication.

    A NSW Police spokeswoman reitterated that intoxicated individuals acting illegally or antisocially would be dealt with accordingly and either charged or ejected from events.

    Read more at https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/excessive-alcohol-consumption-remains-the-major-reason-for-hospitalisations-at-music-festivals/news-story/7eea18137eddf7c1d9a296f90c49b9c8

  • Drinking Too Much? Here’s What to Do!

    If you’ve noticed you’re drinking a little too much when you’re out for the night or at a social gathering there are some things you can do to rein in your drinking, for your health, safety and reputation.

    It is recommended that we do not exceed 2 standard alcoholic beverages a day but sometimes we can find ourselves drinking a little too much on any one occasion. In this situation we can,

    1. Start to drink slowly. This is important because it helps you drink more mindfully and aware of your drinking. It also helps you recognise your limits.

    2. If you haven’t finished your drink, don’t let the host or your mates pressure you into accepting a new one. You can often lose track of how many you’ve had.

    3. Don’t expect an alcoholic drink to quench your thirst. If you’re thirsty, drink water or juice instead.

    4. Make sure you eat before you drink and alternate one alcoholic drink with one non-alcoholic drink.

    Follow these tips and you’re sure to enjoy your night out way more.

    See more at https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/zest/a-glass-half-full-how-to-avoid-drinking-too-much-alcohol-KB407783