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Alcohol

{Booze, liquor, spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, long drinks}

Drink water

Drink some water after each drink. You will reduce the chances of overdrinking and getting hangovers!

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Careful mixing

If you are mixing with another substance, make sure its not a dangerous combination.

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Safe sex

Always practice safe sex; take a condom with you.

3

Alcohol, or ethanol, is the most commonly used recreational drug in the world due to its legal status in most countries. This allows for labelling of alcoholic products by a percentage alcohol by volume, which allows the person drinking it to know how strong their drink is. This drug makes people feel happy and it clearly acts as a social lubricant in many occasions. It is often an accompaniment to meals or to celebrations. Alcohol has been consumed for thousands of years and it is now totally integrated in most countries. However, it is one of the most harmful drugs for society and individuals 1.

Interactions

Harm Reduction

The Law

Effects

Dose and onset

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