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In Indonesia, methanol poisoning is mostly caused by the widespread production of bootleg liquor called "arak" — a locally brewed concoction made from the fermented sap of coconut flower ...
In Sri Lanka, the consumption of arrack and beer is significant, with people spending as much as Rs. 690 million per day on these beverages, according to the Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre (ADIC ...