Title – 16-year-old student died during party drink binge
Source – Metro
Date – 15th October 2009
I don’t think that there is much need for comment on this story, it speaks for itself.
It is terribly sad that someone of such promise should die in this way and this story should act as a warning not only to others who are tempted to drink similar amounts (20 shots is a figure that far too many will associate with a ‘big night’ rather than a ‘lethal dose’) but to alcohol retailers who may encourage excessive consumption of alcohol, turn a ‘blind-eye’ to excessive consumption or sell alcohol to young people.
The only thing I must emphasise is that this is not an isolated incident; it is not unique to underage people and can happen to anyone regardless of their previous experience, size, sex or the amount they normally consume.
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Date – 15th October 2009
I don’t think that there is much need for comment on this story, it speaks for itself.
It is terribly sad that someone of such promise should die in this way and this story should act as a warning not only to others who are tempted to drink similar amounts (20 shots is a figure that far too many will associate with a ‘big night’ rather than a ‘lethal dose’) but to alcohol retailers who may encourage excessive consumption of alcohol, turn a ‘blind-eye’ to excessive consumption or sell alcohol to young people.
The only thing I must emphasise is that this is not an isolated incident; it is not unique to underage people and can happen to anyone regardless of their previous experience, size, sex or the amount they normally consume.
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