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Alcohol

The science of getting drunk

Call it pissed, blotto or wasted, drinkers basically go through a predictable biological process on the road to intoxication.

Are you enabling an addict?

You could be making it possible for a partner or a child to continue drinking, drugging or gambling. Do you recognise yourself?

Why drinking affects your driving

So why is it so dangerous to drive after you've had a drink or three? Research shows that 16% of South Africans have driven while they were under the influence of alcohol.

12 party poopers

Party time can be dangerous. Here are 12 spectacular ways in which people can get injured at parties.

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Foetal alcohol syndrome

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the embryo and foetus as it develops, leading to a characteristic pattern of malformation which is identified as FAS.

Blind drunk

This graphic shows you how drinking dangerously impairs your peripheral vision, making it impossible for you to see passing cars and pedestrians.

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