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True or False?

Alcohol gives you energy, it's a stimulant

FALSE: Alcohol is actually a depressant and can make you sleepy.  It's only the initial effects that appear to stimulate you but after a few drinks your reactions slow down making it harder to think and react

You can sober up quickly with a few cups of tea or coffee

FALSE :  Only time will remove the alcohol from your system and for an average-sized person it takes about an hour to eliminate one unit of alcohol.

Beer makes you less drunk than other drinks

FALSE : It's the alcohol rather than the type of drink that makes you drunk, so a pint of typical-strength beer, a 250 ml glass of wine or a double vodka are all equally intoxicating

Eating a big meal to "line" your stomach before drinking will keep you sober

FALSE: Although the effects of alcohol may be slower after a meal, eating does not stop you getting drunk.

If you drink regularly your body gets used to alcohol and you can safely drink more

FALSE : The more you drink the more you damage your body - tolerance is actually a sign that your body is becoming affected by alcohol and should be taken as a warning to drink less