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5 Things to Remember When Consuming Alcohol
March 3, 2014 By Felix 1 Comment
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This is the season when many people consume too much alcohol. Here are five important things you should remember when consuming alcohol during this Carnival season (or any other event that encourages heavy drinking) because over-consumption can place the drinker at a physical and health risk . If not managed properly one can cause damage to their liver, heart problems, and weight gain.
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Taking Care Consuming Alcohol
1. Alcohol affects everyone differently. Women get intoxicated faster than men. This is because they have less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase in their…
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