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Motorcycle crash on bridge kills one, injures five; drunk driver arrested

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A motorcyclist, reportedly driving under the influence, crashed into six pedestrians on the Jinshajiang railway-highway bridge in Yibin, Sichuan province on 20/3, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.

Drunk taxi driver causes accident

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Driving a taxi on Phuc La - Da Sy street while intoxicated, a driver caused an accident and refused to sign the police report.

Is frequent urination after drinking beer a sign of kidney problems?

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After drinking beer, I often urinate frequently, about 5-7 times in a few hours. Could this be due to weak kidneys or erectile dysfunction? (Hoa, 22, Hanoi).

Traffic police use gun to subdue driver after alcohol checkpoint evasion

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Vu Van Tuan, 35, a truck driver, was subdued with a firearm by police after he violated alcohol concentration limits, failed to obey orders, bypassed a checkpoint, and collided with a patrol vehicle.

Drinking 0-alcohol beer: Will it show up on a breathalyzer?

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After Tet, I still attend many parties. If I drink 0-alcohol beer, will it register on a breathalyzer test? (Nam, 33, Hanoi).

Driver traps traffic police officer's hand with car window during alcohol concentration check

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Nguyen Tuan Quyen trapped a traffic police officer's hand with his car window and sped away during an alcohol concentration check, causing the officer to fall onto the road.

Drinking a lot of water to quickly eliminate alcohol?

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People say that when drinking alcohol, one should alternate with plain water to quickly eliminate alcohol and reduce its absorption into the body. Is this method correct? (Toan, 35 years old, Hanoi)

Over 800 alcohol violations handled nationwide on Tet holiday

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On the first day of the Tet holiday, 17/2, traffic police across Vietnam conducted simultaneous checks for alcohol violations, resulting in over 800 recorded cases.

Does drinking alcohol on an empty stomach lead to higher blood alcohol levels?

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Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach may result in higher blood alcohol levels compared to drinking after a meal. Is this true, and what are safe eating habits when consuming alcohol? (Tu, 22, Hanoi)

Why the liver 'works overtime' the moment alcohol touches the mouth

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Bearing the primary responsibility for eliminating ethanol as soon as it enters the bloodstream, the liver is forced to operate at full capacity to process toxins and prevent poisoning of the nervous system and other internal organs.

Doctor advises on how to 'survive' after a drinking session

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To stay sober after a drinking party, doctors recommend eating beforehand to protect the stomach, drinking plenty of water, consuming food and beverages simultaneously, and avoiding bathing or intense physical activity.

Hangover remedies: The silent killer of the liver

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Thanh, known as "iron-clad" in business circles, was always the last one to put down his glass during drinking sessions.

Is white liquor more intoxicating than colored liquor?

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Doctor, is it true that pure white liquor has a higher alcohol concentration and therefore causes intoxication more easily than mixed or infused liquors? (Hoang, 22, Hanoi)

Traffic Police Department denies reports of increased drunk driving fines

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On 30/1, the Traffic Police Department affirmed that Decree 168/2024 remains in effect, maintaining current drunk driving penalties.