Alcohol
Youths in Stockholm poisoned by fake alcohol from Snapchat sellers
Maria Karlsson Larawang ginawa ng AI
Several youths in the Stockholm area were hospitalized over the weekend after drinking toxic fake alcohol bought via Snapchat. Police are warning about the dangers of so-called vodkabilar ahead of the autumn break. All affected have recovered, but investigations are ongoing.
Teenagers recover after poisoning from illegal spirits in Stockholm
Several teenagers in Stockholm have been hospitalized after drinking illegal 'bootleg spirits' obtained via social media. Doctors assess that they will recover, but warn of the dangers of such products. Police have detained five people suspected of illegal sales.
Nacada seizes counterfeit alcohol worth Sh5.28 million in Kajiado
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has seized counterfeit alcohol worth Sh5.28 million in an operation in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The raid involved collaboration with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and National Police Service (NPS). The shop owner was arrested, and the alcohol was taken for further inspection.
Study overturns idea that light drinking protects brain health
A large-scale study combining observational and genetic data has found that any alcohol consumption increases dementia risk, with no safe level identified. Published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, the research challenges previous beliefs about moderate drinking's benefits. Dementia risk rises linearly with alcohol intake, according to the analysis.
Swedes drink less but buy more alcohol from Systembolaget
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A new report from CAN shows that Swedes' alcohol consumption has decreased by 6.5 percent over five years. At the same time, purchases at the state monopoly Systembolaget have increased. Fewer Swedes buy alcohol abroad, partly due to the pandemic and changed habits.