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Alcohol

Alcohol

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Central nervous system depressant. Disinhibiting, relaxing, and euphoric at low doses.

1 drink = 1 beer (0.5L), 1 glass of wine (0.2L), or 1 shot (4cl spirits).

Onset

15 min

Peak

45 min

Duration

3 h

Half-life

1 h 30 min

Routes

oral

Dosing

Common dose: 1 drinks

Strong dose: 6 drinks

Risks

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    Respiratory depression at high doses consensus
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    Liver damage with chronic use consensus
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    High addiction potential consensus
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    Dangerous with other depressants consensus

Safer Use

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    Drink slowly consensus
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    Drink water between drinks consensus
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    Do not mix with GHB/benzos consensus
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    Eat beforehand consensus