why do you get drunk faster in higher altitudes?
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When alcohol is present in the blood, it interferes with hemoglobin's absorption of oxygen. Because higher altitudes have less oxygen in the air to begin with, it is thought that the effect is magnified, so you get even less oxygen to your brain.
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Chronic high altitude hypoxia leads to an increase in red cell numbers and hemoglobin concentration. Previous studies have shown that permanent high altitude residents possess elevated hemoglobin levels and hematocrit values (Leon-Velarde et al., 2000).
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the more alcohol in your system and available to be absorbed, the faster you will get drunk. if you drink faster (as in more repeatedly or in larger quantities), you will have more alcohol available to be absorbed.
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Q. Does drinking beer through a straw make a person drunk faster? A. There is no evidence to support the idea that people get drunk faster if they drink alcoholic beverages through a straw, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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Yes, drinking alcohol faster does get you drunk quicker, but, drinking the amount you would have to drink that quickly could kill you.
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The first contact with high altitude (hypoxia) is along with increased Hb concentration resulted from reduction of plasma volume (due to reduction of anti-diuretic hormone) and increased RBC count. Due to increase of Hb concentration, the amount of transported oxygen to the tissues is increased.
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It certainly can if you're gulping down liquid with a higher average alcohol content. But mixing strong drinks with carbonated mixers can also accelerate the speed of intoxication. ... Even more surprisingly, the same effect was seen when the alcohol was diluted with plain water. Why this should be is a mystery.
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When you drink more often, your body produces more of the enzymes that break down alcohol to keep up. As we get older, we tend to drink less, and our body doesn't produce as much enzyme, so we simply break down alcohol more slowly. As our tolerance goes down, we get drunk faster and stay drunk longer.
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But do you actually get more drunk on an airplane and at high altitudes? No, but you might feel like you are. ... Higher altitude means lower air pressure, and the lower the air pressure, the less oxygen a person's blood is able to take in. When there's an oxygen deficiency in the body, it's called hypoxia.
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If you're drinking more than one unit per hour, it's pretty easy for you to get drunk since your body can't keep up. Drinks that are really cold are usually good for this because it forces you to drink them slower. As expected, taking multiple shots of alcohol can get you drunk very quickly in a short amount of time.
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At levels of initial intoxication, alcohol works as a vasodilator, causing blood vessels to relax and expand. However, at extremely high levels, alcohol works as a vasoconstrictor, causing veins to tighten and constrict. Both of these conditions can negatively affect your blood pressure.
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That's because there's less water in your blood to dilute the alcohol. As a result, the amount of booze in your blood is more concentrated, so it packs a greater punch.
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Although close in alcohol content, wine enters the bloodstream faster and will get you more drunk over the same amount of time as beer. In terms of a hangover, there is no clear winner.
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When you're sick with any bug, you're more likely to also be dehydrated—which can cause your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to rise faster, says Swartzwelder. That's because there's less water in your blood to dilute the alcohol.
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Some people do process alcohol fast enough that after 1 drink/hour they are sober and able to drive "safely." The hard part is not to overestimate your abilities. You may feel "fine" and fully in control, and you'll continue to feel fine right up until you realize you just ran over someone.
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That is because the combination of alcohol and hot weather can lead to increased intoxication, and even to a DUI arrest. Drinking alcohol can interfere with your balance, coordination and judgment. When you're out in the sun, especially for prolonged periods of time, these effects can be heightened.
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Muscle has more water than fat, so alcohol will be diluted more in a person with more muscle tissue. Women are also thought to have less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, which breaks down alcohol, so they will get drunk more easily. ... "This can increase the metabolism of alcohol in the liver.