Some stores in Anchorage, Alaska have moved their stocks of mouthwash behind the counter in an attempt to curb abuse by alcoholics and others attracted by the product's high alcohol content, Fox News reported Jan. 14.

Listerine mouthwash, for example, is 26.9 percent alcohol, compared to about 5 percent for beer. Drinking mouthwash can make users sick, but it's cheaper than buying liquor.

Some local stores also have restricted access to vanilla extract, which also is high in alcohol. "It's good for the neighborhood, but it's also good for the individuals who are drinking it," said Fairview Community Council president Darrel Hess. "Drinking mouthwash is not conducive for a long life."