Alcohol has been a problem since I was a tween ... I have no inclination to drink, and the calories I've saved have helped me lose 70 pounds. It's turned my metabolism around.

Authorities were warned about the rising death toll tied to an increase in illegal alcohol being sold disguised as big-name brands. In Istanbul, 70 people have died since Jan. 14, according to NTV.

Officers concluded Gia had used 70-percent medical alcohol, mixing it with water, lemonade and sugar to make limoncello on December 24, police said in the statement. "After taking the drinks ...