Eating before and while drinking slows down the passage of alcohol from the stomach to the small intestine. It takes about as many hours as the number of beers drunk for the liver to completely burn up the alcohol ingested. Few women become alcoholics. Alcohol is considered a stimulant. To prevent a hangover, one should sip one's drink slowly, eat while drinking, have no more than one drink an hour, and not over-drink one's limit.
Alcohol consumption improves sexual performance.
A person cannot become an alcoholic by just drinking beer. Drinking milk before alcohol slows down the absorption of alcohol into the body because it coats the stomach. Responsible drinking can contribute to a state of relaxation, enhanced social interactions, and a feeling of well-being. Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower can be an effective way of sobering up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .