10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION 

Does alcohol have different effect on women compared to men?

The simple answer is yes. Consuming the same amounts of alcohol leads toward lower level of alcohol in men’s blood  than in women’s. Men have a higher average weight and relatively more fluid in the body. Women metabolize alcohol slower than men and the alcohol remains in their body much longer. Consequently, identical amounts of alcohol will have a greater physical effect on female than on male primarily due to the difference in weight.

Why different people process alcohol differently?

The level of alcohol in the blood is determined by the rate of absorption of the alcohol in the blood and the speed of processing the alcohol in the liver. The level of alcohol in the blood depends on many different factors. For example, combining alcohol with food helps to reduce the level of alcohol in the blood. The level of alcohol in the blood depends on the number of drinks you have consumed, the speed at which you eat, your average body weight and gender. Although the speed of processing the alcohol is individual , on average, the liver can burn 8 grams of alcohol per hour.

Why is bad for adolescents to consume alcohol?

Young people have lack of experience in drinking alcohol and they do not know their limits . Excessive drinking during adolescence can have harmful consequences for the development of the brain, liver and hormonal system . Different countries have different definition of the permissible age for alcohol consumption. People under age should not buy or consume alcohol.

Why is it better to drink on a full stomach ?

Full stomach slows the absorption of alcohol. If you consume alcohol after a meal, the effects of alcohol will take longer to occur and the concentration of alcohol in the blood will not grow as fast compared with that if you drink alcohol on an empty stomach.

Does drinking coffee help in preventing the effects of excessive alcohol consumption?

Black coffee, cold showers or fresh air will do nothing to prevent the effects of alcohol. They may make you feel better, but it takes time for the alcohol to vanish from your bloodstream. No shortcuts.

When should alcohol be avoided?

Although the laws or consumption recommendations allow a certain amount of alcohol, there are certain situations where it is best not to drink alcohol at all.  And that is when:

• you drive or you plan to drive
• you are at work, especially if the work involves handling hazardous materials, machinery or your workplace requires great concentration
• you are pregnant
• you are under the legal age limit
• you can not control how much you are drinking alcohol
• you have medical recommendations not to consume alcohol

As a responsible company , we believe that if you drink alcohol , always drink moderately at the right time, the right place and the right occasions. If alcohol is consumed inappropriately, we become a danger for ourselves and for others .

What are the potential health effects of alcohol consumption?

Acetate from the alcohol produced mainly by the liver causes depression in the central nervous system. This has the effect on human behavior as functional disability, reduced capacity for judgment, mood swings, depression and anxiety . Alcohol has effects on memory and motor control of the body. Consumption of alcohol in large quantities can lead to accidents or contribute to poor judgment, violence or unplanned pregnancy. Increased alcohol consumption can cause spasm of the body, state of coma or death.

What is the safe amount of alcohol consumption?

As a responsible company we believe that if you drink alcohol, you should always drink moderate, at the right time, right place and for the right reasons. There are also situations where you should not drink alcohol, although the laws or consumption recommendations allow a certain amount of alcohol. Many governments and health authorities provide daily or weekly guidelines for the number of alcohol units that can be consumed. There are clear health risks and negative consequences of our behavior related to the constant or occasional excessive alcohol consumption. Cultural values, religious attitudes and legislation, they all affect the drinking, but in the end people decide for themselves whether to consume alcohol and how much to consume.

Is it safe for pregnant women to drink alcohol?

For pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant is safer not to drink alcohol. When pregnant women drink alcohol, the alcohol is not only that transmits to all organs and tissues, but it also reaches the membranes of the uterus where the fetus is. When the mother drinks, her baby drinks as well.

Numerous physical and mental development disorders are associated with the use of alcohol during pregnancy. The best defined is the so-called “alcohol syndrome of the fetus” associated with chronic alcohol use by pregnant a women. Not enough quality research are made to determine which is the safe amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The safest approach is to not drink alcohol at all.

How can alcohol react on me?

Alcohol has different effect to every individual, even one or two drinks may have an effect on you. Alcohol increases your heart rate and breathing, dehydrates your body and reinforces the need to urinate. Alcohol reduces concentration and coordination of movements and it can even affect your vision. Very often, a small amount of alcohol can provoke mistakes and wrong reasoning .

Your ability to drive a car or any other vehicle may be impaired even with taking of smaller quantities. For safe driving it is necessary to have good vision, a good estimate of the sound and quick reflexes. Alcohol impairs all three. If we drive drunk we risk to get into trouble or end up hurting ourselves or others. The safest approach for those who intend to drive is not to drink alcohol at all.

Continuous consumption of large amounts of alcohol can cause social, psychological and medical problems, including alcohol addiction.