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 Booze and you
Most blokes don't realise that alcohol is one of the most dangerous social drugs of our time. Not only is it legal, but it's relatively cheap as well, and many of us will spend a day or two on the weekends getting slammed. But understanding the effects and dangers of alcohol is the first step to enjoying responsible drinking. Knowing your limit, and knowing when to stop are also key to controlling a potential habit that can spiral out of control.
01. Booze + Teens
Teens and alcohol may be an even more dangerous match than most people think. Drinking heavily during adolescence not only can lead to car accidents, date rape and death.
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02. Booze befuddles your snooze
Think a few stiff drinks will help you to sleep better? Think again, before you hit the bottle next time.
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03. Booze-free ways to destress
Rather than turning into a pressure cooker of stress, here are a few ways to unwind, and some ways that you shouldn’t.
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04. Could you also be a new SA boozer?
Three cheers as we celebrate democracy. But the problem is that some South Africans have been drinking to it again and again and again. But don't despair – there's help at hand.
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05. Students think they drink
Health24 recently published an article on how cheap booze encourages students to drink more. Researchers from Kent State University, US sent us info on a study they conducted.
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06. What are you drinking?
Read more about the essential statistics on the booze in your life, courtesy of Men's Health.
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07. Beating that hangover
A historic Springbok victory, a wild celebration, and a few drinks too many - we help you nurse that World Cup hangover.
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08. Lose the booze blues
Cutting down on alcohol intake is often an item on New Year's resolution lists. It is usually made after you realise this is the second time in a week that you have a hangover.
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09. Sober to shtupid
Would you drive home from a party after you've had two drinks? Or four, or ten? This video shows how alcohol affects your ability to function properly.
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10. Hit that hangover
It happens so easily. You had the best of intentions, but your host kept filling your glass and you lost track of exactly how much you had.
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11. The 6 stages of getting drunk
One drink and the conversation starts flowing. Pour another and you start relaxing as your confidence grows. By the next drink you're cheeky, chirpy and ready to party.
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12. 5 drinking hazards
While drinking may literally make you view the world through rose-tinted glasses, it may also be hazardous to your health. Be aware of the dangers.
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13. Dead drunk
Drunken behaviour is often deemed to be funny. But there is nothing funny about excessive drinking which may result in alcohol poisoning, and even lead to death.
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