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I do not drink by choice. I did my thing in my late teens up until I was around 22 or 23. I grew tired of getting sick and waking up to intense headaches. The final straw was when I drank before going to a concert. I was drunk enough to forget half the concert. I also didn’t like the feeling of not being in control of my actions. But alas, the season is upon us and many partake in drinking at parties. So I dug up some facts about alcohol consumption.

Does Alcohol Kill Brain Cells?

The good news is, no. It can kill off human cells, but a person cannot drink enough to kill of brain cells. However, long term alcohol abuse can cause long term damage. Most of the damage is to message carrying dendrites, the brain’s structure responsible for learning and motor coordination. Alcoholics also tend to ignore their health and diet which puts them at risk for memory damage.and Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome.

Do Women get Drunk Faster than Men?

Sorry ladies, but this is true. Because women’s bodies have a lower percentage of water overall, they reach a higher blood alcohol concentration after a single drink than men do. Woman also have half the enzymes that break down alcohol than men. Women just aren’t very efficient at digesting alcohol.

Is it Really Bad to Drink on an Empty Stomach?

Common sense dictates that drinking on an empty stomach will lead to intoxication more quickly. According to studies, whenever a person consumes alcohol, the body starts to break it down immediately. Having food in the stomach slows that absorption process. Things that speed it up are carbonated mixers such soda and high temperatures. Just remember that it takes 7 hours after drinking alcohol before your system returns to a sober state.

Does Mixing Different Types of Alcohol Make you Sick?

Simply said, mixing has nothing to do with it. It’s the amount. One tends to start with beer, than move on to liquor. Since they drink the liquor last, they think that’s what makes them sick. In reality, it’s simply the amount that causes the nausea.

So if you do indulge during the holidays, just remember to take it easy. Too much to drink will cause nausea and can lead to long term damage.