Busting Alcohol Myths

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Myth: Alcohol warms you up in cold weather

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Alcohol causes blood vessels to widen, making you feel warm but actually lowering core body temperature

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True or False: Coffee sobers you up after drinking

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Only time can reduce blood alcohol concentration, not coffee

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Common Misconception: Beer is less harmful than spirits

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Harm depends on total alcohol consumed, not the type of drink

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Statistic: Legal drink-drive limit in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

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80 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood

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Consequence: Long-term heavy drinking effect on liver

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cause cirrhosis, a potentially fatal liver disease, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression

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Myth: Eating a big meal prevents drunkenness

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Food may slow absorption, but does not prevent intoxication

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True or False: Alcohol is not addictive

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Alcohol can be highly addictive, leading to dependency

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Statistic: Alcohol-related deaths in the UK (2021)

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9,600 deaths registered

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Consequence: Alcohol’s impact on coordination

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impaired coordination, leading to higher accident risk