We have also listed below some useful hints for responsible drinking and hosting. There is no beverage of moderation, just a practice of moderation. Standard servings of beer, wine and spirits contain similar amounts of alcohol. Respect the potency of all alcoholic beverages. Don't drink on an empty stomach.
Food helps slow down alcohol absorption.
Pace your drinks, one to an hour. Alcohol won't have a chance to build up in your bloodstream. No two adults are alike. That's why precise rules about personal drinking limits cannot be set down rigidly and applied to everyone. Even your own safety limits vary from time to time, depending on your health and mental outlook.