Posts Tagged ‘drunkenness’

First communion party turns violent

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Chaos ensued after guests at a first communion party in Indonesia got intoxicated by drinking sopi made from distilled liquid tapped from sugar palms. Residents in East Nusa Tenggara have a habit of holding parties after first communion ceremonies even though the local Church authorities have banned them. Parties, accompanied by dancing and drinking alcoholic Read more

What it’s like to stop drinking alcohol

Friday, May 20th, 2016

Brits’ relationship with alcohol has come under the spotlight, with experts calling for warnings on all alcohol – and saying that men in particular refuse to believe the risks. This comes as data shows that millions of middle-aged men drink more than is recommended in new government guidelines – the limit was lowered in January Read more