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Fast facts on alcohol consumption
Along with holiday get-togethers often comes the
consumption of alcohol in one form or another.If you’re
thinking of tasting a bit of the bubbly over the holiday
season, make sure you’ve planned ahead for a designated
driver if you’re travelling or plan to stay overnight.For
most people, alcohol leaves the body at a constant rate
of .015 per cent of blood alcohol concentration per
hour;that’s 75 minutes for the alcohol from one drink to
leave your system. If you think it all depends on what
you’re drinking, don’t kid yourself. The strongest alcoholic
beverage based on a typical serving is a wine cooler,
with a beer, a glass of wine, and a shot of whisky following
in order of strength.And don’t forget that carbonated
mixers cause alcohol to be absorbed more quickly
and some people may drink more because of the sweeter
taste.Women will become intoxicated faster because
they tend to have a slightly higher proportion of fat to
lean-muscle tissue, which allows alcohol to concentrate
more quickly in their bodies.So enjoy your toasts but be
wary of the concentrations and ease up. We want you
around for the next celebration.
Compiled by Doris Ohlmann.
November/December 2008 • 33 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine
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