Getting drunk is easy enough to do. On the other hand, drinking and not getting drunk is an art or, at the very least, an exercise in good self control. And it's definitely a skill you can learn with practice and a determination to stop inflicting drinking excess on yourself.
If you know you're going to be somewhere that you'll be tempted by alcohol, feed your stomach first of all i.e during this yuletide season. It may be tempting to skip food to save calories for the alcohol but that "trick" is a one-way ticket to fast drunkenness and one almighty hangover, not to mention unknown loss of control in between.
A lack of food in your system causes you to become drunk much faster and it's also very risky, as this "drunkorexia" approach can lead to poor concentration, nutritional deficits, impaired judgment and long-term serious health effects and diseases.
For men, the suggestions for a standard drink usually ranges between 1-3 drinks or units a day and for women, between 1-2 drinks or units a day (some countries make weekly recommendations). Many countries recommend complete abstinence from alcohol for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
For men, the suggestions for a standard drink usually ranges between 1-3 drinks or units a day and for women, between 1-2 drinks or units a day (some countries make weekly recommendations). Many countries recommend complete abstinence from alcohol for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The exact amounts depend on your country's sizing of alcohol portions, so be sure to check your relevant health agency's recommendations; beyond gender, the limits will also vary depending on age, health status and drug dependencies or use.
Drink Responsibly!
Drink Responsibly!
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Thanks, good advice!
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