Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

alice springs

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did not understand news today

what happening in alice springs with mouth wash

how do they get pissed on mouth wash

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<hr>A few weeks ago there was a rumour flying around Alice Springs that alcoholics were turning to mouthwash as a new way to get intoxicated. Unfortunately, the rumour seems to be true, with sales of mouthwash spiking over the past couple of weeks. <blockquote>Quote
<hr>Maria Giacon says she is concerned people are buying it to drink because it has a high alcohol content.<hr></blockquote><blockquote>Quote
<hr>Dr Boffa believes this needs to be investigated to determine how significant a problem this really is. On his calculations, mouthwash is virtually the same price as the old two litre port bottles, at around thirty cents per standard drink. <hr></blockquote>

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Apparently mouthwash is about 37% alcohol and is now being found in the TOdd River along with 750ml beer bottles by the council rangers. :-(

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Given the choice of sharing a train seat with someone stoned on cheap wine or someone stoned on mouthwash I know which I'd prefer, but the mouthwash I buy costs somewhat more than cheap wine.

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i have to get some cheaper than rum

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