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Police in southern Germany warned this week of a dangerous new form of alcohol abuse among teens – using tampons soaked in vodka to get drunk quickly and hide the smell. The practice poses grave health risks, they said.
Police in the Baden-Württemburg city of Tuttlingen responded Tuesday to growing online chatter among teenagers that they could become intoxicated using the vodka tampons without having alcohol on their breath.
This is not true, police said, denying that it was an effective way to get drunk. They also warned girls that the alcohol could damage vaginal walls and increase the risk of infection. Boys have reportedly also been using tampons anally.
“I believe this is very dangerous,” head of a children’s clinic in Singen told southern German paper Südkurier last week. “For us this is a new thing.”
In early March a 14-year-old girl collapsed during a street festival in Konstanz, apparently highly intoxicated from using a vodka tampon, the paper reported.
Youth researchers have since found out that this form of alcohol abuse is trendy in the region.
But teens who believe they can hide the smell of alcohol consumption are wrong, experts told the paper.
The development shows a new dimension for alcohol abuse among teens, county social worker Axel Goßner told the Südkurier.
“Alcohol is no longer a stimulant, but a means to an end,” he said.
The trend arose among teens in the United States, where it is known as “slimming.” But it has reportedly caught on in Scandinavia and other places where alcohol is difficult for young people to acquire.
Some Facebook groups are even devoted to exchanging tips on the topic, complete with how-to videos and instructions.
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CHP Impound we towed into our yard today! Another DUI, this time he ran into a big rig truck Luckily they both lived. When will people learn?CHP Impound we towed into our yard today! Another DUI, this time he ran into a big rig... more
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CHP Impound we towed into our yard today! Another DUI, this time he ran into a big rig truck Luckily they both lived. When will people learn?CHP Impound we towed into our yard today! Another DUI, this time he ran into a big rig... more
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The average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for girls. The average age which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old.
According to research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, adolescents who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21.
Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school.
The three leading causes of death for 15 - 24 year olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides. Alcohol is a leading factor in all three. Teenage drunk driving is responsible for about one in every four motor vehicle accidents. These types of mishaps are the number one killer among 15 - 20 year olds.
Young drinking drivers are involved in fatal crashes at twice the rate of drivers aged 21 and older. But....a child who reaches age 21 without smoking, abusing alcohol or using drugs is virtually certain never to do so.The average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for... more
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TV stars these days have it all: they're rich, they're sexy and they're roughly sixteen years old.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania.
TV stars these days have it all: they're rich, they're sexy and they're... more
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