Alcohol
"The consequences can be disastrous" - it has nothing to do with coronavirus
Dragoljub Jovanovi, a pedagogue from the Special Hospital for Addiction Diseases in Drajzerova Street, told RTS that the consequences of drinking alcohol can be catastrophic for a young organism.
Dragoljub Jovanovi says that there are three factors in the development of alcoholism - the substance itself, a person with its individual characteristics and the environment.
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Scientists: First Sip of Beer Increases Dopamine Level, Makes Us Happier
The taste of beer alone is enough to raise one's spirits. The taste is linked with the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain's distribution of pleasure, according to a news study published in Neuropsychopharmacology.
Opting for Dry January, Benefits and Negative Effect
Giving up alcohol for January can have both a positive and negative effect on your body, an expert has shared.
While there are obvious benefits associated with avoiding alcohol, such as a reduced risk of developing cancer and liver disease later in life, Dry January can also have a surprising detrimental impact on your body.
18 tons of bootleg ethyl alcohol seized in Istanbul
Turkish forces seized 18 tons of bootleg ethyl alcohol on June 15 in an operation in Istanbul.
Local gendarmerie teams launched the operation after receiving a tip on a possible attempt to sell the ethyl alcohol to manufacturers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages and hand sanitizer.
Police shut down illegal antiseptics racket
Inspectors of Greece's Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) found and seized a large quantity of antiseptics from an unlicensed plant in Menidi, Eastern Attica on Wednesday.
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Military starts production of antiseptic from seized ethanol
Greece's armed forces have started producing antiseptic from quantities of ethanol, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) has said.
More than 150 ton of ethanol seized from illicit manufacturers of bootleg alcohol is believed to be in storage at customs warehouses across the country.
New traffic code eyes better driving culture
A new traffic code being drafted seeks to tighten up the rules, with the aim of cultivating a more responsible driving culture in the country, further curbing road fatalities and cutting the financial cost of traffic accidents.
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Seized alcohol to be turned into antiseptics
Greek authorities plan to turn tons of ethanol confiscated from bootleg booze-makers into sanitizer to combat the coronavirus epidemic.
Up to 155 tons of seized alcohol is languishing in customs warehouses across the country.
Authorities say they are trying to find manufacturers willing to convert it into antiseptics.
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Group calls for complete ban on drink driving
The national association of driving instructors has asked authorities to abolish limits for drink driving, claiming that driving under the influence of any amount of alcohol is dangerous.
According to Greece's highway code, it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of more than 0.5 milligrams per liter or a breath alcohol content of more than 0.25mg/l.
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