Think about tomorrow

There's a reason you should go easy when you drink. And it's not just the risk of a hangover.

When swallowed, alcohol is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. However it takes much longer for our body to process it meaning blood alcohol levels fall slowly over time. Only time can reduce the alcohol in your system and generally, it takes the body about an hour after drinking to clear 1 standard drink.

Enjoying a couple of drinks with mates is a great Australian pastime. But drink too much and too often and there's the potential for health problems.

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