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Xaj-pani is the most important alcoholic beverage used in rituals and religious rites of Ahoms in Assam. It's very aromatic, slightly sweet in taste, and a vital refresher after a hard labor. Ever tried it?  Its one of the popular and delicate rice beers traditionally prepared in North East India. And you must admit that in the case of traditional beverages, indigenous people of the northeast will never disappoint you. The procedure takes around 7 to 8 days to prepare the best quality xaj. The aroma and uniqueness of xaj pani mainly depend on the preparation of starter cake (Vekur Pitha) and the selection of rice.  The starter cake (vekur pitha) : To prepare Bhekur pitha, first of all,  the ahoms collect leaves of plants or wild herbs which are to be used in the cake (source of yeast required for fermentation). And among them, The most common and primary to the secret recipe are: 1. leaves of maidenhair creeper, 2.common leocas or dronapuspi, 3.Vel

         Most of the times a drinker doesn't sense out whether he is victim of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and it's time for treatment. And even though he does, there are very fewer cases seen where a drinker himself approaches for treatment.  When it is time for treatment :  Normally a person can be suspected to be addicted to alcohol or drugs if these common symptoms are visible - Loss of interest in daily routine  Loss of appetite and weight Unsteady gait or clumsy movement  Reddening of eyes or unclear vision Nausea or vomiting. Drowsiness or sleeplessness. mood swings or temper tantrums. lethargy and passivity. etc.                           But in case of Alcohol abuse, according to NIAAA  (USA),   Alcohol use disorder (AUD)  is diagnosed when a patient answers “yes” to two or more of the following questions. lets try it .    In the past year, have you: Had times when you ended up drinking  more, or longer  than you intended?

            According to a report  from WHO  (World Health Organization ) said that women of Assam are in the top ranking in consuming alcohol in India. Around one in the 10 adult women reported consume alcohol from latest survey conducted by RGI in 2017 . Here is the first four states of highest alcohol consumed by women- courtesy : Times of India While Assam's  males  hold 3rd position in consuming alcohol in the country . Here is the four states with highest number of males consuming alcohol - courtesy : Times Of India