Methanol is frequently used in products such as antifreeze and solvents, and is sometimes added to mixed drinks by unscrupulous bars to give them more 'kick' and save money.
Drinking just 25 to 90 ml of methanol can be fatal without proper medical treatment, as it can cause severe symptoms and decreased consciousness.
Individuals vary in their response to methanol as our enzymes' capacity to detox differs; small quantities might be fatal for some, while others survive.
The U.S. State Department warns travelers to be alert to methanol poisoning risks due to recent deaths linked to tainted alcohol.
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