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October 15, 2015

Drinking Responsibly (Yes, it’s possible)

If you’re planning on drinking Know what a drink is. A 12 oz. beer, a 5 oz. glass of wine and a 1.5 oz. shot of whiskey contain virtually the […]

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October 15, 2015

Alcohol 101 Post

Factors that affect absorption Food Contrary to popular belief, food does not “soak up” or “absorb” alcohol but instead, slows it down by coating the lining of your stomach. Essentially […]

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October 15, 2015

Driving Under the Influence – Know the Facts

Every day, 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 53 minutes1. The problem of driving […]

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