Tag: Intoxication myths

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the rate of alcohol consumption directly influences the speed at which blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises. A common misconception suggests that juice can reduce the intoxicating effects, but the question remains: Does mixing alcohol with juice make you less drunk? The answer involves absorption rates and how the drink is perceived.

According to the World Health Organization, alcohol-related deaths account for nearly 3.3 million fatalities each year, highlighting the dangers of rapid intoxication. Many people wonder if it is best to serve a watered down drink to slow down intoxication, believing it will lessen the effects of alcohol.