Alcohol poisoning is increasing dramatically: experts warn against home brew!

Alcohol poisoning is increasing dramatically: experts warn against home brew!

Turkey is facing an alarming wave of alcohol poisonings, with 34 people having died since the start of the week, the governor's office reported. The tragedy is a result of the widespread practice of consuming illegally produced alcohol that is widespread in the country. The high tax rate on alcoholic beverages has forced many people to make their own raki, a popular aniseed liquor, or rely on dangerous, adulterated products from stores. Experts warn that toxic methanol is often used instead of safe ethanol, which can result in serious poisoning, reports Small newspaper.

Dangers of alcohol poisoning

Alcohol poisoning occurs when consumption of alcohol impairs the function of nerve cells in the brain. It can occur in varying degrees of severity, from mild intoxication to life-threatening conditions. Symptoms vary depending on the blood alcohol level. At levels above 4 per mille there is an acute danger to life as important bodily functions can stop. In addition to the immediate dangers associated with such poisoning, the website of the ADAC, that the severity of symptoms depends on a variety of individual and external factors. Young people in particular are often affected when they consume enormous amounts of alcohol through binge drinking.

The increasing consumption of dangerous alcohol not only leads to immediate deaths, but also sheds light on a critical social problem that the Turkish government must urgently address. Given the serious health risks caused by the consumption of adulterated drinks, the question remains as to what measures can be successfully introduced to combat this problem and protect the population.