HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS YOU, DRINK BY DRINK

Based on a standard (175ml) 13% vol glass of white wine and 4% strength pint of lager.

1 glass white wine or pint of lager (about 2 units) You are talkative, feel relaxed and your selfconfidence increases.

Driving ability is already impaired – it’s best to drink no alcohol if you’re driving.

2 glasses white wine or 2 pints lager (about 4 units)

Your blood flow increases.

You feel less inhibited and your attention span shortens.

You start dehydrating, one of the causes of a hangover.

3 glasses white wine or 3 pints lager (about 7 units)

Reaction time is slower.

Your liver has to work harder.

Your sex drive may increase, while your judgment may decrease.

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glasses white wine or 4 pints lager (about 9 units)

You are easily confused.

You become emotional.

Your sex drive could now decrease and you may become less capable.

Women, young people and those with smaller builds may experience these effects after drinking smaller amounts. nhs.uk