Some interesting information from a NHS website on the effects of increasing levels of alcohol (based on the UK standard unit which is 8 – 10g of alcohol or 1/2 pint of beer).
The change that occurs between 3 and 4 drinks is of particular interest to anyone looking to indulge in a bit of alcohol fueled “romance”.
And apparently 5 medium glasses of wine = 4 Mars bars!
One medium drink (around two units):
• You’re talkative and you feel relaxed.
• Your self-confidence increases.
• You may be over the drink-driving limit.
Two medium drinks (four units):
• Your blood flow increases.
• You feel less inhibited and your attention span is shorter.
• You start dehydrating, one of the causes of a hangover.
Three medium drinks (six units):
• Your libido (sex drive) increases.
• Your reaction time is slower.
• Your liver is having to work harder.
Four medium drinks (eight units):
• You’re easily confused.
• You’re noticeably emotional.
• Your libido (sex drive) decreases.
Five medium drinks (10 units):
• Your vision may be blurred.
• Wine drinkers have drunk the calorie equivalent of four Mars bars.
• If you drive, you’re 20 times more likely to have an accident.
Six medium drinks (12 units):
• You may become obnoxious to others.
• You may become depressed.
• You may be slurring your speech and may have poor co-ordination and balance.
Eight medium drinks (16 units):
• You’ll find it very hard to control what you say and do.
• You may feel nauseous.
• You may lose bladder control in a half-asleep state.
• You’re at risk of losing consciousness.
Nine to 10 medium drinks and more (18 units+):
• Strong likelihood of losing consciousness.
• You may become incontinent.
• You face an increased heart attack risk.
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