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.

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.

Read more about the essential statistics on the booze in your life, courtesy of Men's Health.

People often decide it's time to drink less. This usually happens after you realise this is the second time in a week that you have a hangover.

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.

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.