
"Someone who drinks more over time will look less impaired at the same level of someone who drinks less frequently," said Fingerhood.Īlcoholics are a prime example of how strong tolerance can be. Over time, regular consumers of alcohol are able to drink more without feeling the effects. "When you're naive to alcohol, a little goes a very long way," said Slovis. Quicklist: 4category: Handling Your Alcohol Consumptiontitle: Timeurl: text: Many emergency rooms see the highest level of alcohol-related cases during the first weekend of the college semester. The higher the proof and the emptier the stomach, the stronger the effects.

"You don't appreciate how much you've had until it hits you," said Slovis. Some might drink more than usual, and the combination of food and drink can make you more likely to get sick.

In fact, the delayed intoxication can be confusing.

"You're not blocking the absorption, you're just delaying so you don't peak as quickly," said Slovis. "The more carbs and the more fat you consume, the more you'll delay intoxication," said Slovis.īut that's no excuse to drink more, said Slovis.
