3 BCE
Drinking contest in Greece leads to the death of 41

Reports of a Greek drinking contest revealed that 41 contestants died of alcohol poisoning. The winner took home prizes, including more wine, but he lived only four more days.

Source: Reist, D. et al. (2011). Ancient Peoples and Psychoactive Plants. C. for Addictiohns Research of BC.

Drugs: Alcohol
Regions: Greece
Topics: Health and social problems