It looks, smells and tastes like regular alcohol – so how can we protect ourselves after several people died after likely consuming methanol in Laos this week?

The risks of methanol poisoning are in sharp focus this week after the tragic deaths of several young people in Laos, including Melbourne teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones.

According to Doctors Without Borders, thousands of people are poisoned by methanol every year, with outbreaks killing 20% to 40% of victims.

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