Alcoholic Mouthwash Could get you Drunk

People are drinking alcohol-based mouthwash because it’s now cheaper than regular alcoholic drinks in some parts of Australia.

Health workers have warned that they risk serious consequences, even death.

Street cleaners lately have been stumbling on scores of empty bottles of a popular mouthwash, which is nearly 30 per cent pure alcohol.

And in the space of a few weeks, supermarkets and pharmacists have seen mouth wash sales suddenly go through the roof.

“This particular mouthwash has eucalyptus oil in it, which is an essential oil, and it doesn’t take much eucalyptus oil to cause damage, it can cause fits, it can even cause death.” A health worker said in response to the question, “How dangerous is it to drink?”

Public health advocate, Doctor John Boffa, says it’s hardly surprising that drinkers are looking for alcoholic substitutes. “A 500ml bottle, which is what’s being sold in the supermarkets, you’re talking about 15 standard drinks. So it’s a very large volume of alcohol. It’s enough to get to an intoxication level of 0.05 three times over.”

Government health authorities are looking into the growing problem.

Recovering alcoholics should take this a warning that mouth wash may get them drunk.

Adapted from a transcript of radio show ‘AM’ of the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC).

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There are so many stories around alcohol and drinking that it’s hard to know what to believe.

Knowing the facts about how drinking affects your body is the best way to make sure you drink safely.

Below are some common myths around drinking. Read on to find out the real facts about alcohol.

Myth: Drinking makes sex better

Truth: Alcohol can help you avoid feeling awkward or can help you feel more confident. But it can keep men from getting or keeping an erection, and it can reduce sex drive. More importantly, you might put yourself in a risky situation or you might not use a condom, putting you at greater risk of a sexually transmitted disease or an unwanted pregnancy.

Myth: Beer gets you less drunk.

Truth:

• An average pint of beer
• large glass of wine
• a ‘large’ double vodka

all have around 2.8 units of alcohol .This is what makes you drunk chemically, and the faster you drink the full 2.8 units, the higher your peak blood level.

Myth: Switching between beer, wine, and spirits will make you more drunk.

Truth: Your blood alcohol content is what determines how drunk you are. Mixing drinks may make you sicker by upsetting your stomach, but not more intoxicated.

Myth: A big meal before you drink will keep you sober.

Truth: Drinking on a full stomach will delay alcohol getting into your system, not prevent it. However, it is best to eat a proper meal before a night out, especially foods rich in carbohydrates and proteins.

Myth: Your body develops a tolerance to alcohol, so you can safely drink more

Truth: The more you drink the more damage your body will sustain and the greater the risks become. Tolerance to alcohol can actually be seen as a warning sign that your body has started to be affected by too much drinking.

Alcohol’s hidden harms usually only emerge after a couple of years. And by then, serious health problems can have developed.

Keeping to NHS recommended limits will reduce the risk of alcohol harming your health:

• Men should not exceed 3-4 units a day on a regular basis;
• Women should not exceed 2-3 units a day on a regular basis.

Source: NHS Choices

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