'Beer goggles' is the idea that alcohol makes other people appear more attractive. A study has found that it's not a real phenomenon. Molly Gambhir tells you more

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A long-standing belief that alcohol could influence people's perception of physical attractiveness, commonly referred to as the "beer goggles" effect, has been debunked by a recent study.

Contrary to the popular notion that alcohol enhances the appeal of others, researchers found that alcohol did not significantly alter participants' perceptions of attractiveness. However, the study did unveil an interesting twist - alcohol seemed to provide a boost of "liquid courage," increasing the willingness to engage with attractive individuals.

<h2>Origin&nbsp;of 'Beer Goggles'&nbsp;</h2>

The concept of "beer goggles" first emerged as a colloquial term among male North American university students in the 1980s.

Despite its casual popularity, there has been a lack of systematic research to validate the phenomenon. Past studies, which involved having participants rate attractiveness of others in sober and intoxicated states based on images, yielded mixed outcomes.

These inconsistencies prompted Prof Molly Bowdring from the Stanford Prevention Research Center in Palo Alto, California, to delve into the matter more comprehensively.

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<h2>Study</h2>

Prof Bowdring, along with Prof Michael Sayette from the University of Pittsburgh, invited pairs of male friends into their laboratory for the study. The pairs were asked to rate the attractiveness of individuals in photos and videos.

One session involved alcohol consumption, raising participants' blood alcohol concentration to approximately 0.08% – equivalent to the legal driving limit in several countries. The other session featured non-alcoholic beverages.

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Surprisingly, the study results did not support the notion of alcohol heightening perceptions of attractiveness. However, the researchers observed that intoxicated participants were 1.71 times more likely to choose the individuals they deemed most attractive for potential interaction in future experiments.

<h2>'Liquid courage'&nbsp;vs. 'Beer goggles'</h2>

Rebecca Monk, a psychology professor at Edge Hill University, noted that while the traditional "beer goggles" effect wasn't confirmed, the study highlighted the phenomenon of "liquid courage." This term describes the increased confidence alcohol can provide, leading individuals to express interest in interacting with attractive others.

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The implications of this study extend beyond dispelling a popular belief. The findings shed light on alcohol's role in influencing social behaviors, particularly those involving interactions with attractive individuals. The researchers&nbsp;suggest that understanding these effects can provide insights into the complex interplay between alcohol consumption and risky behaviors, such as engaging in unsafe sexual activities.

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A long-standing belief that alcohol could influence people's perception of physical attractiveness, commonly referred to as the "beer goggles" effect, has been debunked by a recent study.

A long-standing belief that alcohol could influence people's perception of physical attractiveness, commonly referred to as the "beer goggles" effect, has been debunked by a recent study. Contrary to the popular notion that alcohol enhances the appeal of others, researchers found that alcohol did not significantly alter participants' perceptions of attractiveness. However, the study did unveil an interesting twist - alcohol seemed to provide a boost of "liquid courage," increasing the willingness to engage with attractive individuals. Origin of 'Beer Goggles' The concept of "beer goggles" first emerged as a colloquial term among male North American university students in the 1980s. Despite its casual popularity, there has been a lack of systematic research to validate the phenomenon. Past studies, which involved having participants rate attractiveness of others in sober and intoxicated states based on images, yielded mixed outcomes. These inconsistencies prompted Prof Molly Bowdring from the Stanford Prevention Research Center in Palo Alto, California, to delve into the matter more comprehensively. Also Read | England to become first country to offer seven-minute cancer treatment jab Study Prof Bowdring, along with Prof Michael Sayette from the University of Pittsburgh, invited pairs of male friends into their laboratory for the study. The pairs were asked to rate the attractiveness of individuals in photos and videos. One session involved alcohol consumption, raising participants' blood alcohol concentration to approximately 0.08% – equivalent to the legal driving limit in several countries. The other session featured non-alcoholic beverages. Also Read | Guatemala president-elect's party appeals for annulment of its suspension Surprisingly, the study results did not support the notion of alcohol heightening perceptions of attractiveness. However, the researchers observed that intoxicated participants were 1.71 times more likely to choose the individuals they deemed most attractive for potential interaction in future experiments. 'Liquid courage' vs. 'Beer goggles' Rebecca Monk, a psychology professor at Edge Hill University, noted that while the traditional "beer goggles" effect wasn't confirmed, the study highlighted the phenomenon of "liquid courage." This term describes the increased confidence alcohol can provide, leading individuals to express interest in interacting with attractive others. Watch | Russia: Private funeral held for late Wagner Chief Prigozhin × The implications of this study extend beyond dispelling a popular belief. The findings shed light on alcohol's role in influencing social behaviors, particularly those involving interactions with attractive individuals. The researchers suggest that understanding these effects can provide insights into the complex interplay between alcohol consumption and risky behaviors, such as engaging in unsafe sexual activities. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Study challenges existence of 'Beer Goggles' phenomenon, says alcohol doesn't enhance perceived attractiveness

In a rather unconventional approach to combat drink-driving, Japanese police are now encouraging individuals to consume alcohol.&nbsp;

After consuming alcohol, drivers are made to navigate a driving course and see for themselves how well they can handle driving.

<h2>The inspiration behind this campaign</h2>

CNN reports that this initiative was devised by the Chikushino Police Department in Fukuoka, southwest Japan, as part of its awareness campaign against drink-driving.&nbsp;

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The campaign was launched after a tragic incident in August 2006, where a drunk driver claimed the lives of three children on a local bridge. This latest edition of the campaign took place at the Chikushino Automobile School in Chikushino City on August 22 and had 10 participants, including a 77-year-old.&nbsp;

<h2>How it went</h2>

Drivers were first evaluated on their reflexes and driving skills while sober. They were then provided enough alcohol to exceed the legal limit and given a driving course to complete.

Talking to CNN, a police spokesperson revealed that each participant had a driving instructor with them throughout the exercise, even riding with them in their respective vehicles.

Conducted within the confines of the driving school premises, the "hands-on event" allowed "drivers to experience for themselves the difference between driving before and after drinking and to get a sense of how dangerous drink-driving can be," said the spokesperson.

<h2>The results</h2>

Many participants, as per the spokesperson, acknowledged that the experience highlighted how they had been "overconfident" about their ability to drive under the influence of alcohol. They also realised that they made more errors than they thought they would. A few participants also noticed that their ability to control the vehicle was affected.

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The police spokesperson expressed hope that "that more drivers will realise how dangerous drunk driving is."

<h2>Japan and alcohol consumption</h2>

Japan maintains relatively low alcohol consumption levels, found a 2021 study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).&nbsp;

The nation witnessed a further decline in its alcohol consumption during the pandemic due to restrictions affecting the bar and other alcohol-selling places.

Japanese people consume an average of 8 litres per capita alcohol annually, this is equivalent to about 1.6 bottles of wine or 3 litres of beer per week per person.

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In a rather unconventional approach to combat drink-driving, Japanese police are now encouraging individuals to consume alcohol. After consuming alcohol, drivers are made to navigate a driving course and see for themselves how well they can handle driving. The inspiration behind this campaign CNN reports that this initiative was devised by the Chikushino Police Department in Fukuoka, southwest Japan, as part of its awareness campaign against drink-driving. Also read | Air pollution: A silent threat deadlier than smoking and alcohol, reveals new study The campaign was launched after a tragic incident in August 2006, where a drunk driver claimed the lives of three children on a local bridge. This latest edition of the campaign took place at the Chikushino Automobile School in Chikushino City on August 22 and had 10 participants, including a 77-year-old. How it went Drivers were first evaluated on their reflexes and driving skills while sober. They were then provided enough alcohol to exceed the legal limit and given a driving course to complete. Talking to CNN, a police spokesperson revealed that each participant had a driving instructor with them throughout the exercise, even riding with them in their respective vehicles. Conducted within the confines of the driving school premises, the "hands-on event" allowed "drivers to experience for themselves the difference between driving before and after drinking and to get a sense of how dangerous drink-driving can be," said the spokesperson. The results Many participants, as per the spokesperson, acknowledged that the experience highlighted how they had been "overconfident" about their ability to drive under the influence of alcohol. They also realised that they made more errors than they thought they would. A few participants also noticed that their ability to control the vehicle was affected. Also read | Hidden cost of Russia-Ukraine war: Children losing out on education, warns UNICEF The police spokesperson expressed hope that "that more drivers will realise how dangerous drunk driving is." Japan and alcohol consumption Japan maintains relatively low alcohol consumption levels, found a 2021 study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The nation witnessed a further decline in its alcohol consumption during the pandemic due to restrictions affecting the bar and other alcohol-selling places. Japanese people consume an average of 8 litres per capita alcohol annually, this is equivalent to about 1.6 bottles of wine or 3 litres of beer per week per person. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Drink and drive? Japanese police use unique approach to show dangers of drunk driving

A study published in the journal,&nbsp;Nature Medicine, shows how a form of gene therapy, which is already in the midst of being tested in patients with Parkinson’s disease, may also help provide a one-off treatment for severe alcohol addiction.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the study about?</h2>

The study was conducted on macaque monkeys who were predisposed to heavy drinking and like humans, some are more prone to heavy drinking than others.&nbsp;

Researchers noted how when the macaques were first offered a drink of their choice with five per cent alcohol alongside regular food and water, eventually, some of them almost always chose alcohol.

This is because, like most addictive substances, alcohol triggers the release of dopamine, a type of neurotransmitter that gives a person feelings of pleasure and reward, which motivates them to repeat a specific behaviour.&nbsp;

However, with chronic drinking, the release of dopamine decreases over time, therefore people who are addicted to alcohol eventually don’t tend to feel pleasure in drinking it.&nbsp;

“It seems that they’re drinking more because they feel a need to maintain an intoxicated state,” said Professor Kathleen Grant, who co-led the study, at Oregon Health and Science University’s National Primate Research Centre in Beaverton, United States.&nbsp;

She added, “For months on end, these animals would choose to drink water and just avoid drinking alcohol altogether.” Grant and her team wanted to know if resetting these dopamine reward pathways might lower their desire to drink alcohol.&nbsp;

In order to do this, researchers introduced a harmless virus in four alcohol-addicted macaques to deliver the gene for a protein called glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). They used magnetic resonance imaging to guide the injection to the area of the brain that is responsible for addiction and reward.

“We targeted the cell bodies that produce dopamine with this gene to increase dopamine synthesis, thereby replenishing or restoring what chronic drinking has taken away,” said Grant, as quoted by The Guardian.&nbsp;

<h2>Alcohol consumption reduced by 90%</h2>

The study found that the macaques permanently started overexpressing dopamine which led to a dramatic decrease in their subsequent alcohol consumption by up to 90 per cent. “Drinking went down to almost zero,” said Grant.&nbsp;

The study also noted that the macaques that were injected with an inactive form of the gene continued drinking, while the ones that received GNDF, had their dopamine restored. According to Grant, the animals went from eight to 10 drinks a day to one to two drinks a day.&nbsp;

However, considering that gene therapy procedure involves brain surgery and is irreversible it would probably be used in the most severe cases of alcohol addiction, said co-lead of the study. But it might not be available for people just yet, as animal studies are needed before the technique could be tested on humans.&nbsp; 
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A study published in the journal, Nature Medicine, shows how a form of gene therapy, which is already in the midst of being tested in patients with Parkinson’s disease, may also help provide a one-off treatment for severe alcohol addiction.

A study published in the journal, Nature Medicine, shows how a form of gene therapy, which is already in the midst of being tested in patients with Parkinson’s disease, may also help provide a one-off treatment for severe alcohol addiction. What is the study about? The study was conducted on macaque monkeys who were predisposed to heavy drinking and like humans, some are more prone to heavy drinking than others. Researchers noted how when the macaques were first offered a drink of their choice with five per cent alcohol alongside regular food and water, eventually, some of them almost always chose alcohol. This is because, like most addictive substances, alcohol triggers the release of dopamine, a type of neurotransmitter that gives a person feelings of pleasure and reward, which motivates them to repeat a specific behaviour. However, with chronic drinking, the release of dopamine decreases over time, therefore people who are addicted to alcohol eventually don’t tend to feel pleasure in drinking it. “It seems that they’re drinking more because they feel a need to maintain an intoxicated state,” said Professor Kathleen Grant, who co-led the study, at Oregon Health and Science University’s National Primate Research Centre in Beaverton, United States. She added, “For months on end, these animals would choose to drink water and just avoid drinking alcohol altogether.” Grant and her team wanted to know if resetting these dopamine reward pathways might lower their desire to drink alcohol. In order to do this, researchers introduced a harmless virus in four alcohol-addicted macaques to deliver the gene for a protein called glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). They used magnetic resonance imaging to guide the injection to the area of the brain that is responsible for addiction and reward. “We targeted the cell bodies that produce dopamine with this gene to increase dopamine synthesis, thereby replenishing or restoring what chronic drinking has taken away,” said Grant, as quoted by The Guardian. Alcohol consumption reduced by 90% The study found that the macaques permanently started overexpressing dopamine which led to a dramatic decrease in their subsequent alcohol consumption by up to 90 per cent. “Drinking went down to almost zero,” said Grant. The study also noted that the macaques that were injected with an inactive form of the gene continued drinking, while the ones that received GNDF, had their dopamine restored. According to Grant, the animals went from eight to 10 drinks a day to one to two drinks a day. However, considering that gene therapy procedure involves brain surgery and is irreversible it would probably be used in the most severe cases of alcohol addiction, said co-lead of the study. But it might not be available for people just yet, as animal studies are needed before the technique could be tested on humans. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A new study suggests that one alcoholic drink a day can increase systolic blood pressure.

“We found no beneficial effects in adults who drank a low level of alcohol compared to those who did not drink alcohol,” said senior study author Dr Marco Vinceti, a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, in a statement.

The study discovered that the negative impact of alcohol has continued to rise over the years for systolic blood pressure even for men and women who consumed very little alcohol every day.

As per the study published in the journal Hypertension on Monday, small amounts of alcohol also raised the lower or diastolic blood pressure reading, but only in men.

“Both systolic and diastolic readings contribute to (cardiovascular) risk and go hand in hand, but of the two, systolic blood pressure is definitely the most important risk factor in adults,” said study co-author Dr Paul Whelton, chair in global public health at Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans and president of the World Hypertension League.

As per the American Heart Association, a normal systolic reading is typically 120 mm Hg or below but tends to rise as you grow older since the blood vessels weaken and narrow with age.

A normal diastolic reading is below 80 mm Hg but begins to descend with age as the arteries toughen which leads to an upsurge in pulse rate.

“Alcohol is certainly not the sole driver of increases in blood pressure; however, our findings confirm it contributes in a meaningful way,” CNN quoted Vinceti, an adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University’s School of Public Health as saying. “Limiting alcohol intake is advised, and avoiding it is even better.”

“However, this review found relatively low levels of alcohol impacted blood pressure,” CNN quoted Dr Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver, who was not involved with the research, as saying. “So, to me, this is yet another study showing there may not be any safe amount of alcohol.”

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<h2>Potential risk with increase in consumption of alcohol</h2>

The study analysed data from seven studies conducted in Japan, South Korea and the United States between the years 1997 and 2021.

The participants, who were adults from the age of 20 to about 70, were asked about their alcohol intake.

Then the researchers used the statistics to determine how the amounts of alcohol consumed by various people affected their blood pressure over time.&nbsp;

“We were somewhat surprised to see that consuming an already-low level of alcohol was also linked to higher blood pressure changes over time compared to no consumption — although far less than the blood pressure increase seen in heavy drinkers,” Vinceti said.

The systolic blood pressure of people who consumed an average of 48 grams of alcohol per day, rose nearly 5 mm Hg over the same time frame as compared to the nondrinkers.

“That would certainly move you from pre-hypertensive to hypertensive, just as eating an excessive amount of sodium, too few fruits and vegetables and not getting enough physical activity will push you in the wrong direction,” Tulane’s Whelton said.

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A new study suggests that one alcoholic drink a day can increase systolic blood pressure. “We found no beneficial effects in adults who drank a low level of alcohol compared to those who did not drink alcohol,” said senior study author Dr Marco Vinceti, a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, in a statement. The study discovered that the negative impact of alcohol has continued to rise over the years for systolic blood pressure even for men and women who consumed very little alcohol every day. As per the study published in the journal Hypertension on Monday, small amounts of alcohol also raised the lower or diastolic blood pressure reading, but only in men. “Both systolic and diastolic readings contribute to (cardiovascular) risk and go hand in hand, but of the two, systolic blood pressure is definitely the most important risk factor in adults,” said study co-author Dr Paul Whelton, chair in global public health at Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans and president of the World Hypertension League. As per the American Heart Association, a normal systolic reading is typically 120 mm Hg or below but tends to rise as you grow older since the blood vessels weaken and narrow with age. A normal diastolic reading is below 80 mm Hg but begins to descend with age as the arteries toughen which leads to an upsurge in pulse rate. “Alcohol is certainly not the sole driver of increases in blood pressure; however, our findings confirm it contributes in a meaningful way,” CNN quoted Vinceti, an adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University’s School of Public Health as saying. “Limiting alcohol intake is advised, and avoiding it is even better.” “However, this review found relatively low levels of alcohol impacted blood pressure,” CNN quoted Dr Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver, who was not involved with the research, as saying. “So, to me, this is yet another study showing there may not be any safe amount of alcohol.” Also read: Explained | Rare 'brain-eating amoeba' haunts US, kills Georgia resident Potential risk with increase in consumption of alcohol The study analysed data from seven studies conducted in Japan, South Korea and the United States between the years 1997 and 2021. The participants, who were adults from the age of 20 to about 70, were asked about their alcohol intake. Then the researchers used the statistics to determine how the amounts of alcohol consumed by various people affected their blood pressure over time. “We were somewhat surprised to see that consuming an already-low level of alcohol was also linked to higher blood pressure changes over time compared to no consumption — although far less than the blood pressure increase seen in heavy drinkers,” Vinceti said. The systolic blood pressure of people who consumed an average of 48 grams of alcohol per day, rose nearly 5 mm Hg over the same time frame as compared to the nondrinkers. “That would certainly move you from pre-hypertensive to hypertensive, just as eating an excessive amount of sodium, too few fruits and vegetables and not getting enough physical activity will push you in the wrong direction,” Tulane’s Whelton said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Even one alcoholic drink a day can raise blood pressure, says study

In what comes as good news for passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has altered its rule of a total prohibition on carrying alcohol in the trains. According to a new circular released by DMRC, passengers will be allowed to carry up to two sealed alcohol bottles inside the premises and the coaches.&nbsp;

“Two sealed bottles of alcohol per person is allowed to be carried on the Delhi Metro at par with the provisions on the Airport Express Line," read the official notification.&nbsp;

The decision was taken after a committee comprising officials from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) (the agency responsible for the security of the Delhi Metro) reviewed an earlier order. The previous diktat stated that carrying alcohol was only allowed on the Airport Express Line, also referred to as the Orange Line.

"A committee comprising officials from CISF and DMRC have reviewed the earlier order. As per an earlier order, carrying of alcohol was banned in the Delhi Metro except on the Airport Express Line."

DMRC, however, asserted that the consumption of alcohol within the metro premises remains strictly prohibited and suitable action will be taken if anyone is found in violation of it.&nbsp;

"However, drinking alcohol inside Metro premises is strictly prohibited. Metro passengers are requested to maintain proper decorum while travelling. In case, any passenger is found behaving in an indecent manner under the influence of alcohol, suitable action shall be taken under the relevant provisions of law."

 
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<h2>What is not allowed in the metro?</h2>

DMRC has released a comprehensive list of prohibited items which includes banned chemicals, acids, explosives, corrosive, petroleum products and radioactive substances.&nbsp;

Guns, pistols, rifles or any kind of firearms and ammunition are&nbsp;not allowed. Inflammable solids and wet batteries also remain on the prohibited list. Cleavers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, cutleries, daggers, knives, swords and other sharp objects are also on the list. Animals and other pets are also not allowed to board the metro.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is allowed in the metro?</h2>

Anything of daily use that does not fall in the banned category is allowed with the passenger. This includes computers, laptops, tabs, chargers, power banks and other electronic gadgets.&nbsp;

One packet of cigarettes and one lighter/matchbox per passenger is allowed.&nbsp;Similarly, women passengers can carry knives up to four inches in length for their safety.

Food items are allowed but eating them on the premises and metro coaches is not.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Baggage weighing not more than 15 kg and size not exceeding 60 cm length x 45 cm breadth x 25 cm height is allowed through the X-ray scanners.&nbsp;

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In what comes as good news for passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has altered its rule of a total prohibition on carrying alcohol in the trains.

In what comes as good news for passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has altered its rule of a total prohibition on carrying alcohol in the trains. According to a new circular released by DMRC, passengers will be allowed to carry up to two sealed alcohol bottles inside the premises and the coaches. “Two sealed bottles of alcohol per person is allowed to be carried on the Delhi Metro at par with the provisions on the Airport Express Line," read the official notification. The decision was taken after a committee comprising officials from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) (the agency responsible for the security of the Delhi Metro) reviewed an earlier order. The previous diktat stated that carrying alcohol was only allowed on the Airport Express Line, also referred to as the Orange Line. "A committee comprising officials from CISF and DMRC have reviewed the earlier order. As per an earlier order, carrying of alcohol was banned in the Delhi Metro except on the Airport Express Line." DMRC, however, asserted that the consumption of alcohol within the metro premises remains strictly prohibited and suitable action will be taken if anyone is found in violation of it. "However, drinking alcohol inside Metro premises is strictly prohibited. Metro passengers are requested to maintain proper decorum while travelling. In case, any passenger is found behaving in an indecent manner under the influence of alcohol, suitable action shall be taken under the relevant provisions of law." WATCH | PM Modi travels by Delhi metro to attend function What is not allowed in the metro? DMRC has released a comprehensive list of prohibited items which includes banned chemicals, acids, explosives, corrosive, petroleum products and radioactive substances. Guns, pistols, rifles or any kind of firearms and ammunition are not allowed. Inflammable solids and wet batteries also remain on the prohibited list. Cleavers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, cutleries, daggers, knives, swords and other sharp objects are also on the list. Animals and other pets are also not allowed to board the metro. WATCH | India Train Tragedy: Who is responsible? × What is allowed in the metro? Anything of daily use that does not fall in the banned category is allowed with the passenger. This includes computers, laptops, tabs, chargers, power banks and other electronic gadgets. One packet of cigarettes and one lighter/matchbox per passenger is allowed. Similarly, women passengers can carry knives up to four inches in length for their safety. Food items are allowed but eating them on the premises and metro coaches is not. Baggage weighing not more than 15 kg and size not exceeding 60 cm length x 45 cm breadth x 25 cm height is allowed through the X-ray scanners. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Passengers can carry two sealed liquor bottles in Delhi Metro: DMRC

Fans who attend the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will not be allowed to drink alcohol at competition venues unless they’re VIPs said the organizers.

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A British man on vacation with his family in Jamaica has died after attempting to sweep the entire roster of 21 cocktails featured on a bar's menu. The man, identified as 53-year-old Timothy Southern, hailed from Kingston and was staying at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean in Saint Ann.

A British man on vacation with his family in Jamaica has died after attempting to sweep the entire roster of 21 cocktails featured on a bar's menu. The man, identified as 53-year-old Timothy Southern, hailed from Kingston and was staying at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean in Saint Ann. He had finished 12 of the menu's various cocktails before returning to his hotel room. However, when family members arrived at the scene, Southern was already choking and could not be resuscitated back to life. Southern embarks upon the challenge Notably, before attempting to gulp the 21 cocktails, Southern had been drinking brandy and beer throughout the morning. It was only after he met two Canadian women celebrating a birthday that he embarked upon the challenge. The women reportedly told home they were trying to complete the 21-cocktail challenge before midnight as part of the birthday festivities. “He was on his back choking. I put him in the recovery position and screamed for an ambulance. He was making a gurgling sound. As soon as he was in the recovery position, he vomited. I was shouting his name with no response,” “When the nurse arrived, I said had an ambulance been called and she said ‘no.’ I thought she would take over. But that was not the case. I noticed he was starting to lose temperature. I checked his pulse and couldn’t find it,” WATCH | UK inflation at 10-year-high, says report; PM Rishi Sunak claims economy is looking up | WION GoFundMe page started After the incident, the family set up a GoFundMe page to bring Southern back to the UK as his bank did not cover the insurance. "After doing some digging to find information about his insurance we have found out that he's not actually covered by his bank (as he had originally thought). This leaves us with an impossibly large amount of money to find in order to bring him home and pay for his funeral." read the GoFundMe page. Also read | China: Influencer dies after gulping copious amounts of liquor on live stream "We're hoping by doing this we could try to raise as much money as we can to get him home so that we, as a family, get to say our goodbyes. Anything that is left over from the funds we raise will go to the MIND charity." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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For long, dropping peanuts in a pint of beer and waiting a few moments before it sinks and later comes out floating at the top has been a fun, little game among drinking circles.

For long, dropping peanuts in a pint of beer and waiting a few moments before it sinks and later comes out floating at the top has been a fun, little game among drinking circles. Though a neat party trick, scientists have finally uncovered the fascinating science behind it. In a research study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Luiz Pereira, the study's lead author states he first had the idea of solving the mystery when passing through Argentina's capital Buenos Aires to learn Spanish. Pereira, who is a researcher at Germany’s Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, said it was a common 'bartender thing' in the city to drop a few peanuts into a beer glass and wait for them to pop back, much to the amusement of buzz-filled bar hoppers. Peanuts are denser than beer He said the phenomenon takes place because peanuts are denser than beer. It is one of the reasons why they sink down to the bottom of the glass when thrown in. However, once down at the bottom, hundreds of tiny carbon dioxide bubbles form on the surface of the peanut, acting as buoys which drag them upwards with the characteristic pop sound as the bubble bursts. According to Pereira, each peanut, when down at the bottom, becomes what is called a "nucleation site". “The bubbles prefer to form on the peanuts rather than on the glass walls,” explained Pereira. Also read | This video of people performing yoga while drinking beer divides internet The fascinating dance of peanuts going down and popping up continues until the carbon dioxide runs out of the glass, or better, someone gulps down that pint of beer. The researchers expanded the area of their experiments and examined how roasted and shelled peanuts fared in lager-style beer as well. They determined that larger the "contact angle" between the curve of an individual bubble and the surface of the peanut, the more likely it was to form and grow. However, the scientists added the caveat that it cannot grow too much and that a radius of under 1.3 millimetres was ideal. WATCH | What is ‘NewBrew’? A beer made from urine × Similar phenomenon at play in other areas According to the experts, the science involved in the process was similar to the one used to separate iron from ore. Moreover, the same process can be used to explain why magnetite rises to higher layers in the crystallised magma of the Earth's crust. Akin to peanut, magnetite is denser than magma and ideally should sit at the bottom. However, the greater contact angle means that the mineral rises through the magma with help from gas bubbles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Alcohol consumption in light to moderate quantities may reduce the brain's stress activity and also lower the risk of heart diseases, claims new research.&nbsp;

The researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital found that alcohol, when consumed in moderation, reduced the stress signalling in the brain which further appeared to account for a significant reduction in heart disease risk, as per a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on Monday.

“We are not advocating the use of alcohol to reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes because of other concerning effects of alcohol on health,” senior author and cardiologist Ahmed Tawakol, co-director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement.&nbsp;

“We wanted to understand how light to moderate drinking reduces cardiovascular disease, as demonstrated by multiple other studies. And if we could find the mechanism, the goal would be to find other approaches that could replicate or induce alcohol’s protective cardiac effects without the adverse impacts of alcohol,” he said.

Researchers, by understanding the mechanism further, aim to find other approaches that could replicate or induce alcohol’s protective cardiac effects without its adverse impacts.

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Though previous epidemiological studies have found that consuming alcohol in light to moderate quantities can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, it isn't yet clear whether alcohol was the factor generating cardiovascular benefits, or if light/moderate drinkers’ health behaviours or socioeconomic status protected their hearts.&nbsp;

<h2>Study findings</h2>

The research amassed and analysed data from more than 50,000 individuals enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank with the study divided into two parts.

In its first part, the research evaluated the relationship between light to moderate alcohol consumption and cardiovascular events after adjusting for genetic, clinical, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. The researchers found out what the previous studies showed, that alcohol if consumed in light to moderate quantities, did reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events.

In the second part, they evaluated brain imaging of 754 individuals to find out the effect of light, and moderate alcohol consumption on resting stress-related neural network activity which showed reduced stress signalling in the amygdala, the region in the brain associated with stress responses.

“We found that the brain changes in light to moderate drinkers explained a significant portion of the protective cardiac effects,” Tawakol said.

“When the amygdala is too alert and vigilant, the sympathetic nervous system is heightened, which drives up blood pressure and increases heart rate, and triggers the release of inflammatory cells,” Tawakol said. “If the stress is chronic, the result is hypertension, increased inflammation, and a substantial risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.”

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Alcohol consumption in light to moderate quantities may reduce the brain's stress activity and also lower the risk of heart diseases, claims new research. The researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital found that alcohol, when consumed in moderation, reduced the stress signalling in the brain which further appeared to account for a significant reduction in heart disease risk, as per a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on Monday.

Alcohol consumption in light to moderate quantities may reduce the brain's stress activity and also lower the risk of heart diseases, claims new research. The researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital found that alcohol, when consumed in moderation, reduced the stress signalling in the brain which further appeared to account for a significant reduction in heart disease risk, as per a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on Monday. “We are not advocating the use of alcohol to reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes because of other concerning effects of alcohol on health,” senior author and cardiologist Ahmed Tawakol, co-director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement. “We wanted to understand how light to moderate drinking reduces cardiovascular disease, as demonstrated by multiple other studies. And if we could find the mechanism, the goal would be to find other approaches that could replicate or induce alcohol’s protective cardiac effects without the adverse impacts of alcohol,” he said. Researchers, by understanding the mechanism further, aim to find other approaches that could replicate or induce alcohol’s protective cardiac effects without its adverse impacts. Also read: No amount of alcohol intake ‘safe’, even low consumption has risk of cancer, warns WHO Though previous epidemiological studies have found that consuming alcohol in light to moderate quantities can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, it isn't yet clear whether alcohol was the factor generating cardiovascular benefits, or if light/moderate drinkers’ health behaviours or socioeconomic status protected their hearts. Study findings The research amassed and analysed data from more than 50,000 individuals enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank with the study divided into two parts. In its first part, the research evaluated the relationship between light to moderate alcohol consumption and cardiovascular events after adjusting for genetic, clinical, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. The researchers found out what the previous studies showed, that alcohol if consumed in light to moderate quantities, did reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events. In the second part, they evaluated brain imaging of 754 individuals to find out the effect of light, and moderate alcohol consumption on resting stress-related neural network activity which showed reduced stress signalling in the amygdala, the region in the brain associated with stress responses. “We found that the brain changes in light to moderate drinkers explained a significant portion of the protective cardiac effects,” Tawakol said. “When the amygdala is too alert and vigilant, the sympathetic nervous system is heightened, which drives up blood pressure and increases heart rate, and triggers the release of inflammatory cells,” Tawakol said. “If the stress is chronic, the result is hypertension, increased inflammation, and a substantial risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Guests at a wedding&nbsp;in Puducherry were astonished to find a bottle of alcohol in their customary&nbsp;wedding return gift bags. While the majority of the attendees in the social media video were pleased to receive their fair share of free drinks,&nbsp;some of them were shell shocked.&nbsp;

The couple, M Nirmal and US Aarathi, a BSc and MBA graduate from Chennai, reportedly chose to add a quarter bottle of alcohol in the Thaamboola Pai (gift bag) during the wedding celebration on May 28 at Yanam Venkatachalam Pillai Street.

A small bag which often contains of coconut, banana, betel leaves and betel nuts, is given to wedding guests as part of custom.

Narayanan Tirupathy, a spokesperson for the BJP, denounced the act&nbsp;on Twitter. He said that it denigrated culture and called on Dr&nbsp;Tamilisai Soundararajan, the lieutenant governor of PuducheRry, to take enforcement action against people&nbsp;who were part of it.

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<h2>Bizarre things that happen at Indian weddings</h2>

In a strange case&nbsp;recorded from Sultanganj village in Bhagalpur, Bihar, a groom who had consumed alcohol the previous night did not turn up at his own wedding on Monday. The groom was supposed to meet the bride and her family at the wedding location, but he never did. The groom regained consciousness only on Tuesday and went to the bride's residence, but she refused to get married. She said that a man who doesn't grasp his obligations is not someone she can spend her life with. The groom's family was also required to repay the bride's family for the funds used for the wedding preparations.

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When some of the groom's relatives were held hostage, the situation got worse. Later, the police were informed of the circumstances. As soon as they came, the police were able to stabilise the situation. The issue was resolved, according to the police.

In another case, a man called off his wedding in the Tirva Kotwali neighbourhood of the Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh because he thought the bride's grades from her 12th grade were inadequate. The bride's father said that he was told by the groom that the bride's subpar grades in her senior year of high school were the cause for the wedding's cancellation. The bride's father&nbsp;accused the groom of calling off the wedding because he did not get enough dowry.

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Guests at a wedding in Puducherry were astonished to find a bottle of alcohol in their customary wedding return gift bags. While the majority of the attendees in the social media video were pleased to receive their fair share of free drinks, some of them were shell shocked.

Guests at a wedding in Puducherry were astonished to find a bottle of alcohol in their customary wedding return gift bags. While the majority of the attendees in the social media video were pleased to receive their fair share of free drinks, some of them were shell shocked. The couple, M Nirmal and US Aarathi, a BSc and MBA graduate from Chennai, reportedly chose to add a quarter bottle of alcohol in the Thaamboola Pai (gift bag) during the wedding celebration on May 28 at Yanam Venkatachalam Pillai Street. A small bag which often contains of coconut, banana, betel leaves and betel nuts, is given to wedding guests as part of custom. Narayanan Tirupathy, a spokesperson for the BJP, denounced the act on Twitter. He said that it denigrated culture and called on Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, the lieutenant governor of PuducheRry, to take enforcement action against people who were part of it. Also watch | Odisha Train Crash: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the site of accident Bizarre things that happen at Indian weddings In a strange case recorded from Sultanganj village in Bhagalpur, Bihar, a groom who had consumed alcohol the previous night did not turn up at his own wedding on Monday. The groom was supposed to meet the bride and her family at the wedding location, but he never did. The groom regained consciousness only on Tuesday and went to the bride's residence, but she refused to get married. She said that a man who doesn't grasp his obligations is not someone she can spend her life with. The groom's family was also required to repay the bride's family for the funds used for the wedding preparations. Also read | India presses Germany to send back baby Ariha living in Berlin foster care, calls it ‘infringement of rights’ When some of the groom's relatives were held hostage, the situation got worse. Later, the police were informed of the circumstances. As soon as they came, the police were able to stabilise the situation. The issue was resolved, according to the police. In another case, a man called off his wedding in the Tirva Kotwali neighbourhood of the Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh because he thought the bride's grades from her 12th grade were inadequate. The bride's father said that he was told by the groom that the bride's subpar grades in her senior year of high school were the cause for the wedding's cancellation. The bride's father accused the groom of calling off the wedding because he did not get enough dowry. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may be facing a sleep disorder while his alcohol and nicotine dependency might be worsening, reported Bloomberg citing South Korea's spy agency National Intelligence Service (NIS). The NIS briefed South Korean lawmakers about the intense collection of overseas medical information by North Korea, specifically related to insomnia, including details about medications like Zolpidem used to treat it.

Yoo Sang-bum, a lawmaker from South Korea's ruling People Power Party and executive secretary of the parliamentary intelligence committee, shared further information from the NIS briefing&nbsp;mentioning that North Korea has recently imported significant quantities of Marlboro and Dunhill cigarettes, along with high-end snacks typically consumed with alcohol.&nbsp;

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Additionally, artificial intelligence analysis suggests that Kim Jong-un's weight is estimated to exceed 140kg, the report said quoting Yoo who added that&nbsp;the situation for ordinary North Koreans has worsened, characterized by growing food shortages and a surge in grain prices to the highest level since Kim Jong-un assumed power.&nbsp;

Yoo also highlighted an increase in crimes, suicides, and deaths due to starvation in the country.

The NIS informed lawmakers that Kim Jong-un likely observed a failed satellite launch on Wednesday morning, which inadvertently triggered a false emergency alert from the Seoul government, causing panic among the public.

<h2>Kim Jong-un leading unhealthy life, claims reports&nbsp;</h2>

Kim Jong Un, has been reportedly&nbsp;leading an unhealthy lifestyle, with a particular focus on indulging in fine spirits and wines. Recent reports suggest that the supreme leader, who recently turned 39, has been out of the public eye for an extended period, leading to speculation about his health issues.

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According to a Mirror report in January this year, Kim Jong Un was said to be experiencing a mid-life crisis with deep concerns about his well-being. Dr. Choi Jinwook, a North Korean academic based in Seoul, stated that as Kim Jong Un approaches the age of 40, he is facing increasing anxieties about his personal health and safety. Jinwook said Kim engages in heavy drinking sessions that sometimes lead to tears, highlighting feelings of loneliness and immense pressure.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may be facing a sleep disorder while his alcohol and nicotine dependency might be worsening, reported Bloomberg citing South Korea's spy agency National Intelligence Service (NIS). The NIS briefed South Korean lawmakers about the intense collection of overseas medical information by North Korea, specifically related to insomnia, including details about medications like Zolpidem used to treat it. Yoo Sang-bum, a lawmaker from South Korea's ruling People Power Party and executive secretary of the parliamentary intelligence committee, shared further information from the NIS briefing mentioning that North Korea has recently imported significant quantities of Marlboro and Dunhill cigarettes, along with high-end snacks typically consumed with alcohol. Also Read | Highly-decorated Australian soldier loses case against media giants amidst grave war crimes allegations Additionally, artificial intelligence analysis suggests that Kim Jong-un's weight is estimated to exceed 140kg, the report said quoting Yoo who added that the situation for ordinary North Koreans has worsened, characterized by growing food shortages and a surge in grain prices to the highest level since Kim Jong-un assumed power. Yoo also highlighted an increase in crimes, suicides, and deaths due to starvation in the country. The NIS informed lawmakers that Kim Jong-un likely observed a failed satellite launch on Wednesday morning, which inadvertently triggered a false emergency alert from the Seoul government, causing panic among the public. Kim Jong-un leading unhealthy life, claims reports Kim Jong Un, has been reportedly leading an unhealthy lifestyle, with a particular focus on indulging in fine spirits and wines. Recent reports suggest that the supreme leader, who recently turned 39, has been out of the public eye for an extended period, leading to speculation about his health issues. Also Read | Tragedy in India's Haryana: Minor girl strangulates younger brother as she felt parents loved him more According to a Mirror report in January this year, Kim Jong Un was said to be experiencing a mid-life crisis with deep concerns about his well-being. Dr. Choi Jinwook, a North Korean academic based in Seoul, stated that as Kim Jong Un approaches the age of 40, he is facing increasing anxieties about his personal health and safety. Jinwook said Kim engages in heavy drinking sessions that sometimes lead to tears, highlighting feelings of loneliness and immense pressure. Watch | Singer Sia reveals Autism diagnosis, reflects on personal journey | Details × Although advised by his doctors and wife to reduce his alcohol consumption and exercise more frequently, it appears that Kim Jong Un is disregarding these recommendations, as per reports. Concerned about leaks regarding his health, he reportedly travels with his own personal toilet during rare trips abroad to prevent potential espionage through the examination of his waste, as reported by the Mirror. Kim Jong-un is known for maintaining a secretive private life, but he made a public appearance last year, holding his daughter's hands during her debut appearance. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have 'insomnia, alcohol dependency': South Korea's spy agency

The Indian state of Haryana has made changes under its 2023-24 excise policy. It now allows employees to consume low content alcohol drinks inside large corporate offices.

Indian state allows liquor at workplace

Can a chip help you fight alcohol addiction? A man addicted to alcohol is now the first person in China who got this chip inserted in his body. The chip was surgically implanted in a five-minute-long procedure. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Using technology to fight alcohol addiction

Only five-minutes - that's how much it is going to take to overcome alcohol addiction. A man in China is showing hope from a pilot project, 36-year-old, Liu has been addicted to alcohol for the last 15 years. Watch the video to know more about it.

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A 2-year-old Labrador in the UK has become the first canine to be treated for alcohol addiction. Molly Gambhir gets you his story.

Gravitas: How a 2-year-old Labrador got addicted to alcohol

Renowned painter Pablo Picasso once called the smell of opium smoke "the most intelligent smell in the world". Rap artist Snoop Dogg is well known for his love for weed or marijuana and referring to his favourite vice has even reportedly said, "the more medicated, the more dedicated". Harry Styles' latest album 'Fine Line' was made under the influence of mushrooms that supposedly helped him be "fun and creative." Artists and their love for various drugs and alcohol is legendary. These legends have long been blamed for promoting psychedelics and intoxicants among the "easily influenced" younger generations. However, time and time again, artists have claimed that drugs and alcohol allegedly helped their creative juices flow. A new study has revealed the truth behind this and says the claim might just be a myth.

Researchers from England's Essex University and Berlin’s Humboldt University have reached this conclusion after examining hundreds of papers on intoxicants and their effects.&nbsp;

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The researchers concluded that the alleged help these drugs provide to aid the creative processes is likely to be a myth and that to inspire creativity, travel, exposure to culture, meditation and good old hard work or training are more effective.&nbsp;

Jennifer Haase of the Humboldt University, a co-author of the paper as per Guardian, said that "ideas generated under the influence often seem disjointed or ill-suited as solutions later on."&nbsp;

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"Given the numerous side-effects associated with drug use, it is scientifically unsound to recommend their consumption in pursuit of enhanced creative output," added Haase.

Dr Paul Hanel, of the University of Essex's department of psychology, said that drugs do not do anything for creativity. "People don’t benefit from it – it just has no effect at all."

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However, Hanel acknowledged that, in some specific contexts, they might help enhance creativity. For example, someone under the effect of hallucinogenics might have an inspiring vision on their "trip" that enables them to paint a beautiful picture. But this is more of a once-in-a-blue-moon kind of experience and not a run-of-the-mill one.

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Renowned painter Pablo Picasso once called the smell of opium smoke "the most intelligent smell in the world". Rap artist Snoop Dogg is well known for his love for weed or marijuana and referring to his favourite vice has even reportedly said, "the more medicated, the more dedicated". Harry Styles' latest album 'Fine Line' was made under the influence of mushrooms that supposedly helped him be "fun and creative." Artists and their love for various drugs and alcohol is legendary. These legends have long been blamed for promoting psychedelics and intoxicants among the "easily influenced" younger generations. However, time and time again, artists have claimed that drugs and alcohol allegedly helped their creative juices flow. A new study has revealed the truth behind this and says the claim might just be a myth. Researchers from England's Essex University and Berlin’s Humboldt University have reached this conclusion after examining hundreds of papers on intoxicants and their effects. Watch | China trains six squirrels to search for drugs The researchers concluded that the alleged help these drugs provide to aid the creative processes is likely to be a myth and that to inspire creativity, travel, exposure to culture, meditation and good old hard work or training are more effective. Jennifer Haase of the Humboldt University, a co-author of the paper as per Guardian, said that "ideas generated under the influence often seem disjointed or ill-suited as solutions later on." Also read | Countries high on happiness index also report increased drug use "Given the numerous side-effects associated with drug use, it is scientifically unsound to recommend their consumption in pursuit of enhanced creative output," added Haase. Dr Paul Hanel, of the University of Essex's department of psychology, said that drugs do not do anything for creativity. "People don’t benefit from it – it just has no effect at all." Also read | AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons However, Hanel acknowledged that, in some specific contexts, they might help enhance creativity. For example, someone under the effect of hallucinogenics might have an inspiring vision on their "trip" that enables them to paint a beautiful picture. But this is more of a once-in-a-blue-moon kind of experience and not a run-of-the-mill one. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently instructed county administrations in the Mt. Kenya region to issue licences for just one bar and one restaurant each town. He took the step in an effort to rein in the region's out-of-control alcohol use.&nbsp;

Alcoholism has been a problem in the Mt. Kenya region. A Kenyan&nbsp;government poll revealed that 12 out of 40 persons who consumed alcohol were from the central area, with the remaining coming from other regions of the country.

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Gachagua attributed the rise in the region's illegal brew industry to the provincial government. “Bar and restaurants should be given one per town. The rest should be closed and operate in the evening from 5 pm to 11 pm. We cannot watch our children being killed by illicit brews when there are administrators. We want the chiefs to help us make sure we bring this to an end,” said the Deputy President.

Nyandarua County Women Representative Faith Gitau claimed that&nbsp;individuals have turned to producing their own counterfeit brands. Only 600 of the 2,600 bars and other alcohol-sales businesses that are now open are&nbsp;licenced to sell alcohol in Nyandarua County as of late last year, local media reported.&nbsp;

“We should stop focusing on the seller of the illicit brew but also on their source in order to deal with the problem once and for all,” Gitau said adding, “The county administration should also wake up and relook on the issue of licensing to reduce the numbers of outlets and control the alcohol being sold."

Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha also said his office would review the rules controlling the issuing of licences to restrict the number of alcohol stores. He&nbsp;claimed that the alcohol menace&nbsp;has led to a breakdown in social order.

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“I will not relent in fighting against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse within Nyandarua County and I’m deploying all laws and policies which address the menace. It is no longer tenable to address the liquor licensing as merely a social and revenue issue, but one that’s now touching on the very survival of our youth and potential of our county to develop and sustain a functional population,” said Badilisha.&nbsp;

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However, not many Kenyans are liking the one pub one town policy. "Even if they shut down all these bars, we will still drink," a Charles Ngugi told BBC. "This is not cheap or illegal liquor, so why do they want to interfere with my lifestyle and my party mood?"&nbsp;

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Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently instructed county administrations in the Mt. Kenya region to issue licences for just one bar and one restaurant each town. He took the step in an effort to rein in the region's out-of-control alcohol use. Alcoholism has been a problem in the Mt. Kenya region. A Kenyan government poll revealed that 12 out of 40 persons who consumed alcohol were from the central area, with the remaining coming from other regions of the country. Also Read | US Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy calls for support against Trump's possible indictment Gachagua attributed the rise in the region's illegal brew industry to the provincial government. “Bar and restaurants should be given one per town. The rest should be closed and operate in the evening from 5 pm to 11 pm. We cannot watch our children being killed by illicit brews when there are administrators. We want the chiefs to help us make sure we bring this to an end,” said the Deputy President. Nyandarua County Women Representative Faith Gitau claimed that individuals have turned to producing their own counterfeit brands. Only 600 of the 2,600 bars and other alcohol-sales businesses that are now open are licenced to sell alcohol in Nyandarua County as of late last year, local media reported. “We should stop focusing on the seller of the illicit brew but also on their source in order to deal with the problem once and for all,” Gitau said adding, “The county administration should also wake up and relook on the issue of licensing to reduce the numbers of outlets and control the alcohol being sold." Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha also said his office would review the rules controlling the issuing of licences to restrict the number of alcohol stores. He claimed that the alcohol menace has led to a breakdown in social order. Also Read | Saudi swords, Indian jewellery: Trump failed to disclose $300,000 foreign gifts, says House Democrats' report “I will not relent in fighting against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse within Nyandarua County and I’m deploying all laws and policies which address the menace. It is no longer tenable to address the liquor licensing as merely a social and revenue issue, but one that’s now touching on the very survival of our youth and potential of our county to develop and sustain a functional population,” said Badilisha. Watch | Mumbai's air pollution: AQI continues to remain poor, Indian city witnesses most polluted winters However, not many Kenyans are liking the one pub one town policy. "Even if they shut down all these bars, we will still drink," a Charles Ngugi told BBC. "This is not cheap or illegal liquor, so why do they want to interfere with my lifestyle and my party mood?" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A day after the Iraqi customs department issued orders to enforce the alcohol sale and import ban, Christian politicians have coalesced to overturn the legislation.

A day after the Iraqi customs department issued orders to enforce the alcohol sale and import ban, Christian politicians have coalesced to overturn the legislation. Members of the Babylon Movement - a group which has five seats in Iraq's parliament filed a lawsuit, arguing the legislation was undemocratic. The group added that the ban infringed upon the rights of minorities and their freedom. “This ban is unconstitutional, as the constitution acknowledges the rights of non-Muslim minorities and ethnic groups who live alongside Muslims in Iraq,” said Joseph Slaiwa, a Christian lawmaker. “To those Muslim lawmakers I say: Take care of your religion and leave ours for us, we know how to deal with it.” The consumption of alcohol in Shiite majority Iraq is frowned upon as Islam forbids it, However, alcohol has been available in the big cities of Iraq, mainly in the shops run by Christians. Read more: Iraq govt directs customs agency to start enforcing ban on import of alcohol The new legislation, which bans the sale, import or production of alcohol, was originally approved by parliament in 2016 but only became law last month, after its publication in the official gazette. The bill was put forth by Mahmoud al-Hassan, a lawmaker from the State of Law - the largest bloc in the Iraqi parliament. ALSO WATCH | An ancient restaurant unearthed by archaeologists in Iraq “The constitution preserves democracy and the rights of non-Muslim groups, but these rights must not violate the religion of Islam,” said al-Hassan, before adding, “Some of the lawmakers’ vote was religiously-motivated, but many others voted to avoid anything unconstitutional.” The law imposes a fine between 10 million and 25 million dinars ($7,700-$19,000) on the violators. Most Muslim countries have restrictive policies regarding liquor but only a few such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have imposed a complete ban on the sale. The involvement of Christian political groups has sparked a debate with the minorities demanding that the executive branch overturn the decision on procedural and other grounds. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Iraq's customs department on Saturday (March 4) gave orders to start enforcement of alcohol import ban. A law in this regard was passed last month. There were divisions over it.

But the specialist retail stores that dominate alcohol sales in the virtual absence of bars or licensed restaurants remained open for business, at least in Baghdad, as reported by AFP.

Consumption of alcohol in public is frowned upon in Muslim-majority Iraq but it can be readily purchased from liquor shops. Many of them are run by members of non-Muslim communities.

The new legislation, which bans the sale, import or production of alcohol, was originally approved by parliament in 2016 but only became law following its publication in the official gazette on February 20.

"The General Customs Authority has given orders to all customs centres to ban the entry of all types of alcoholic drink," the authority said in a statement.

The new law sets fines of between 10 million and 25 million dinars ($7,700-$19,000) for violations.

But it contradicts a government decree adopted less than a week earlier on February 14, setting duty at 200 percent on all imported alcoholic drinks for the next four years.

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Iraq's customs department on Saturday (March 4) gave orders to start enforcement of alcohol import ban. A law in this regard was passed last month. There were divisions over it.

Iraq's customs department on Saturday (March 4) gave orders to start enforcement of alcohol import ban. A law in this regard was passed last month. There were divisions over it. But the specialist retail stores that dominate alcohol sales in the virtual absence of bars or licensed restaurants remained open for business, at least in Baghdad, as reported by AFP. Consumption of alcohol in public is frowned upon in Muslim-majority Iraq but it can be readily purchased from liquor shops. Many of them are run by members of non-Muslim communities. The new legislation, which bans the sale, import or production of alcohol, was originally approved by parliament in 2016 but only became law following its publication in the official gazette on February 20. "The General Customs Authority has given orders to all customs centres to ban the entry of all types of alcoholic drink," the authority said in a statement. The new law sets fines of between 10 million and 25 million dinars ($7,700-$19,000) for violations. But it contradicts a government decree adopted less than a week earlier on February 14, setting duty at 200 percent on all imported alcoholic drinks for the next four years. (With inputs from agencies)

Iraq customs gives orders to ban alcohol import

Iraq's customs agency received orders on Saturday to begin implementing a prohibition on the entry of alcohol, despite disagreements over the legislation.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, the specialty retail outlets that dominate alcohol sales in the virtual absence of bars or restaurants with permits continued to operate, at least in Baghdad, according to AFP.

The new law, which prohibits the sale, import, and manufacturing of alcohol, was first adopted by parliament in 2016, but it wasn't until it was published in the official gazette on February 20 that it became a law.

"The General Customs Authority has given orders to all customs centres to ban the entry of all types of alcoholic drink," the authority said in a statement.

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The new legislation imposes fines for violations of between 10 million and 25 million dinars ($7,700-$19,000).

Yet, it is in opposition to a government order that was approved less than a week earlier on February 14, which imposed a levy of 200 per cent on all imported alcoholic beverages for the following four years.

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The proposal has come under harsh criticism from parliamentarians and human rights advocates who represent Iraq's shrinking non-Muslim minority.

According to MP Duraid Jameel of the Christian group, five members of parliament filed an appeal with the federal Supreme Court earlier this week, claiming that the prohibition was illegal since it did not respect the rights of minorities.

Although the alcohol ban is a federal law, it is unlikely to apply in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, which operates its own customs posts on the northern border with Turkey.

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Iraq's customs agency received orders on Saturday to begin implementing a prohibition on the entry of alcohol, despite disagreements over the legislation. Nonetheless, the specialty retail outlets that dominate alcohol sales in the virtual absence of bars or restaurants with permits continued to operate, at least in Baghdad, according to AFP.

Iraq's customs agency received orders on Saturday to begin implementing a prohibition on the entry of alcohol, despite disagreements over the legislation. Nonetheless, the specialty retail outlets that dominate alcohol sales in the virtual absence of bars or restaurants with permits continued to operate, at least in Baghdad, according to AFP. The new law, which prohibits the sale, import, and manufacturing of alcohol, was first adopted by parliament in 2016, but it wasn't until it was published in the official gazette on February 20 that it became a law. "The General Customs Authority has given orders to all customs centres to ban the entry of all types of alcoholic drink," the authority said in a statement. ALSO READ | Popular zero-calorie sweetener erythritol can cause heart attack, stroke and death, study reveals The new legislation imposes fines for violations of between 10 million and 25 million dinars ($7,700-$19,000). Yet, it is in opposition to a government order that was approved less than a week earlier on February 14, which imposed a levy of 200 per cent on all imported alcoholic beverages for the following four years. ALSO WATCH | An ancient restaurant unearthed by archaeologists in Iraq The proposal has come under harsh criticism from parliamentarians and human rights advocates who represent Iraq's shrinking non-Muslim minority. According to MP Duraid Jameel of the Christian group, five members of parliament filed an appeal with the federal Supreme Court earlier this week, claiming that the prohibition was illegal since it did not respect the rights of minorities. Although the alcohol ban is a federal law, it is unlikely to apply in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, which operates its own customs posts on the northern border with Turkey. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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For the longest time, alcohol has been a player in getting people together, a silent cupid many would call it but this cupid is taking a backseat in today's dating scenario. It's been noticed that an increasing number of people going on dates are preferring to without this liquid courage support called as 'Dry Dating'.

What is the 'Dry Dating' trend? Is it here to stay?

Air India has modified its in-flight alcohol service policy wherein cabin crew have been told to tactfully refuse further serving of alcohol if needed.

Air India amends existing in-flight liquor policy after Pee-gate scandal

How much should one drink? Well, teetotaller will say that alcohol is bad, doctors too agree that it is bad for health but those who like a drink or two after a hard day at work will not agree. Zero-alcohol has been touted as the only risk-free approach as per the recommendations by the Canadian Centre on Substance.

How much alcohol is too much alcohol? Canada says two drinks a day!

Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidance&nbsp;for the year 2023 and according to the new guidelines, it should be Dry January in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all, then two drinks maximum each week are&nbsp;deemed to be low-risk.&nbsp;

The latest advice is a steep drop from the previous recommendation of 2011 which allowed a maximum of 10 drinks a week for women and 15 drinks for men.&nbsp;

Apart from reducing the levels of alcohol consumption to zero, the new guidelines by Health Canada also suggest mandatory warning labels for all alcoholic beverages.&nbsp;

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"The main message from this new guidance is that any amount of alcohol is not good for your health,"&nbsp;said Erin Hobin, a senior scientist with Public Health Ontario and a member of the expert panel that developed the guidelines. "And if you drink, less is better."

The nearly 90-page report from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) details a number of health risks involved with previously thought-to-be-low alcohol consumption.

According to CCSA, any more than two standard drinks — the equivalent of a 12-ounce (341ml; 0.6 pints) serving of 5 per cent&nbsp;alcohol beer or a five-ounce (142ml; 0.26 pints) glass of 12 per cent&nbsp;alcohol wine,&nbsp;causes an increase in negative outcomes, including breast and colon cancer.&nbsp;

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This new finding may be a shocker for adult Canadians as around&nbsp;80 per cent of adults in the country like to drink.&nbsp;

"The new guidance is maybe a bit shocking,"&nbsp;Dr Hobin said. "I think it's very new information for the public that at three standard drinks per week, the risk for head and neck cancers increases by 15%, and further increases with every additional drink."&nbsp;

"Three standard drinks per week to most Canadians wouldn't be considered a large amount of alcohol,"&nbsp;she added.

Canadians are calling these changes in the guidelines as "drastic"; from nearly two drinks per day to two per week.&nbsp;Though health experts argue that this is the result of much better and deeper research over time.&nbsp;"The data across the board is improving in terms of how and what we're measuring,"&nbsp;said Jacob Shelley, a professor of health and law at Western University.

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Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidance for the year 2023 and according to the new guidelines, it should be Dry January in the country as it is the only risk-free approach.

Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidance for the year 2023 and according to the new guidelines, it should be Dry January in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all, then two drinks maximum each week are deemed to be low-risk. The latest advice is a steep drop from the previous recommendation of 2011 which allowed a maximum of 10 drinks a week for women and 15 drinks for men. Apart from reducing the levels of alcohol consumption to zero, the new guidelines by Health Canada also suggest mandatory warning labels for all alcoholic beverages. Also Read | Netflix is set for its slowest revenue growth "The main message from this new guidance is that any amount of alcohol is not good for your health," said Erin Hobin, a senior scientist with Public Health Ontario and a member of the expert panel that developed the guidelines. "And if you drink, less is better." The nearly 90-page report from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) details a number of health risks involved with previously thought-to-be-low alcohol consumption. According to CCSA, any more than two standard drinks — the equivalent of a 12-ounce (341ml; 0.6 pints) serving of 5 per cent alcohol beer or a five-ounce (142ml; 0.26 pints) glass of 12 per cent alcohol wine, causes an increase in negative outcomes, including breast and colon cancer. After years of research and consultation, Canada has updated its alcohol guidelines. Bottom line: more than 2 drinks per week is risky!! 🥃🍷https://t.co/Q9LDLypOAr pic.twitter.com/DyNPqpfjl2 — Rebecca Shalansky (@ShalanskyR) January 17, 2023 × This new finding may be a shocker for adult Canadians as around 80 per cent of adults in the country like to drink. "The new guidance is maybe a bit shocking," Dr Hobin said. "I think it's very new information for the public that at three standard drinks per week, the risk for head and neck cancers increases by 15%, and further increases with every additional drink." "Three standard drinks per week to most Canadians wouldn't be considered a large amount of alcohol," she added. Canadians are calling these changes in the guidelines as "drastic"; from nearly two drinks per day to two per week. Though health experts argue that this is the result of much better and deeper research over time. "The data across the board is improving in terms of how and what we're measuring," said Jacob Shelley, a professor of health and law at Western University. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The World Health Organisation has stated that no amount of alcohol is safe for consumption. The WHO statement in The Lancet Public Health journal further added that alcohol causes seven types of cancer.&nbsp;Thus, the carcinogenic effects of alcohol can start at any threshold. No matter what portion of alcohol a person consumes, they are at risk of cancer.&nbsp;

The is no safe level of alcohol because no scientific evidence provides a mark when there is no risk of illness or injury. In 2020, alcohol caused 740,000 cases of cancer&nbsp;in the world, according to the Guardian.

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According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, alcohol with asbestos, radiation, and tobacco are high-risk Group 1 carcinogens that contribute the most to cancer globally.

Alcohol causes seven kinds of cancer. Out of these, the most prominent ones are bowel cancer and female breast cancer. Moreover, alcohol directly connects to the oesophagus, liver, and colorectal cancers.&nbsp;

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Any beverage that contains alcohol, despite the price, amount or quality, has a risk of causing cancer. Compounds break down in the body through multiple biological mechanisms during which alcohol can produce cancerous cells.

According to WHO, no studies prove the potential benefits of alcohol on cardiovascular diseases or type 2 diabetes. However, research says that people who drink 'booze' are more prone to cardiovascular diseases. Among alcohol consumers, the underprivileged strata of the global population are under more threat due to the quality of alcohol available.&nbsp;

In Europe, where cancer is the leading cause of death, light to medium intake of alcohol has led to 23,000 new cases in 2017. Among them, approximately 50 per cent were cases of female breast cancer. Nevertheless, Europe has the highest alcohol consumption level. Over 200 million people are at risk of having cancer caused by alcohol.&nbsp;

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The World Health Organisation has stated that no amount of alcohol is safe for consumption. The WHO statement in The Lancet Public Health journal further added that alcohol causes seven types of cancer.

The World Health Organisation has stated that no amount of alcohol is safe for consumption. The WHO statement in The Lancet Public Health journal further added that alcohol causes seven types of cancer. Thus, the carcinogenic effects of alcohol can start at any threshold. No matter what portion of alcohol a person consumes, they are at risk of cancer. The is no safe level of alcohol because no scientific evidence provides a mark when there is no risk of illness or injury. In 2020, alcohol caused 740,000 cases of cancer in the world, according to the Guardian. Also Read| These 'space candle' stars help study Milky Way's empty reaches According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, alcohol with asbestos, radiation, and tobacco are high-risk Group 1 carcinogens that contribute the most to cancer globally. Alcohol causes seven kinds of cancer. Out of these, the most prominent ones are bowel cancer and female breast cancer. Moreover, alcohol directly connects to the oesophagus, liver, and colorectal cancers. Watch | No amount of alcohol is safe to drink Any beverage that contains alcohol, despite the price, amount or quality, has a risk of causing cancer. Compounds break down in the body through multiple biological mechanisms during which alcohol can produce cancerous cells. According to WHO, no studies prove the potential benefits of alcohol on cardiovascular diseases or type 2 diabetes. However, research says that people who drink 'booze' are more prone to cardiovascular diseases. Among alcohol consumers, the underprivileged strata of the global population are under more threat due to the quality of alcohol available. In Europe, where cancer is the leading cause of death, light to medium intake of alcohol has led to 23,000 new cases in 2017. Among them, approximately 50 per cent were cases of female breast cancer. Nevertheless, Europe has the highest alcohol consumption level. Over 200 million people are at risk of having cancer caused by alcohol. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

No amount of alcohol intake ‘safe’, even low consumption has risk of cancer, warns WHO

The World Health Organisation has warned that alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive and dependence-producing substance that is casually linked to 7 types of cancer, including oesophagus, liver, colorectal and breast cancers. Watch this to know more.

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As people walk into the new year with a renewed zeal to follow a healthier lifestyle, they make pledges specifically for the first month of the year. One such trend is "dry January" in which people stay away from alcohol for the first month of the year. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Dubai has scrapped a 30% tax on alcohol and will no longer charge tourists or expats for permits to buy alcoholic drinks as the emirate tries to attract more foreign workers and visitors.

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More than 80 people died on Saturday after consuming poisonous alcohol in India’s eastern state of Bihar.

The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar in April 2016. As a result, a lot of illegal toddy liquor shops sprang up in the state. The policy was one of the major poll planks in the state elections that year, propelling incumbent Nitish Kumar to victory.

Saran district recorded the highest number of deaths at 66, followed by six in the adjoining Siwan district, while Begusarai witnessed two other deaths.

Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said no compensation will be provided if a person dies after consuming spurious liquor. The remark was met with severe criticism from the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said that action is being taken where incidents of consumption of liquor are being reported in the state and alleged that most of the liquor supply is from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana states.

"Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already given his statement. The probe is underway. Most of the liquor supply is from UP and Haryana where BJP is in power and they're not conducting any probe. Got to know that from the home of LoP V Sinha's kin, 108 cartons of liquor bottles were recovered," Tejashwi said, reports ANI news agency.

Earlier in the day, the police recovered several cartons of liquor from a truck in Sadar police station area in Muzaffarpur district. The cartons were hidden below wooden planks.

Meanwhile, the National&nbsp;Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the Bihar government and the state's police chief over the hooch tragedy on Friday.

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More than 80 people died on Saturday after consuming poisonous alcohol in India’s eastern state of Bihar. The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar in April 2016.

More than 80 people died on Saturday after consuming poisonous alcohol in India’s eastern state of Bihar. The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar in April 2016. As a result, a lot of illegal toddy liquor shops sprang up in the state. The policy was one of the major poll planks in the state elections that year, propelling incumbent Nitish Kumar to victory. Saran district recorded the highest number of deaths at 66, followed by six in the adjoining Siwan district, while Begusarai witnessed two other deaths. Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said no compensation will be provided if a person dies after consuming spurious liquor. The remark was met with severe criticism from the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said that action is being taken where incidents of consumption of liquor are being reported in the state and alleged that most of the liquor supply is from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana states. "Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already given his statement. The probe is underway. Most of the liquor supply is from UP and Haryana where BJP is in power and they're not conducting any probe. Got to know that from the home of LoP V Sinha's kin, 108 cartons of liquor bottles were recovered," Tejashwi said, reports ANI news agency. Earlier in the day, the police recovered several cartons of liquor from a truck in Sadar police station area in Muzaffarpur district. The cartons were hidden below wooden planks. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the Bihar government and the state's police chief over the hooch tragedy on Friday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Over 80 people die after consuming toxic alcohol in India’s Bihar

A recent study at the National Cancer Institute in the US has revealed that all types of alcoholic beverages, including wine, increase cancer risk. To date, seven cancer types have been linked to alcohol consumption, including cancers of the breast, mouth and colon.

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