9 myths about alcohol consumption

• April 27, 2024

There are many myths around the alcohol and its consumption, most of them related to the abuse of this substance. Stories that emerge from the communities but that only inform wrongly, especially vulnerable groups such as adolescents.

Therefore, we present some of the most commented and if they are true or lie:

1. The mixture of different drinks makes one get drunk faster. Lie. The only thing that matters is the amount and speed with which it is ingested.

2. Alcohol does not make you fat. Lie. The alcohol yes it can fatten the drinkers who eat regularly. It provides more calories than sugars and starches, although less than fats . Drinks alcoholic can contribute to overweight when they replace a balanced diet.

3. All ingested alcohol is eliminated through urine and sweat. Lie. Only a very small percentage (10%) is eliminated in this way, the rest is metabolized by the liver and converted to sugar.

4. Alcohol hurts men and women equally. Lie. In general, women have a lower weight than men and, consequently, the proportional size of their organs is smaller. Therefore it can more quickly generate deterioration of its functions with smaller amounts of alcohol , and get to your dependence faster than man.

5. A bath with cold water and a cup of coffee helps you to get sober. Lie. Nothing can put you sober more than time. With water we get a clean drunk and taking the coffee you're just a wide-awake drunk.

6. Men and women of similar body mass can drink in equal amounts. Lie. The surface distribution of grease in the body and the low presence of enzyme call hydrogenated alcohol , makes that, in general, women can drink less than men.

7. If you eat when you drink you get drunk less. Truth and lies. The only certain thing is that the one who eats while drinking, takes more time to appreciate its effects.

8. Alcohol gives you energy. Lie. On the contrary: it is a depressor . Reduce the ability to think, talk, move and all the other activities you like to do.

9. Chewing gum makes you immune to the breathalyzer. Lie. When producing saliva the process that allows the alcohol pass to the lungs, but in such a minimal amount that it does not alter the measurement of the breathalyser .

Remember that these are just some of the most common myths, so there are many others. The most important thing is that if you have any doubts, you should go to specialists and specialized centers, in addition to always opting for a habit of moderate consumption.

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