Myths About Alcohol Consumption Debunked

Rishika Baranwal

Myth: Alcohol Warms You Up

Fact: Alcohol dilates blood vessels, increasing heat loss and risking hypothermia.

Myth: Alcohol Helps You Sleep

Fact: Alcohol disrupts REM sleep and leads to poor-quality sleep.

Myth: Beer Before Liquor Makes You Sick

Fact: The order of drinks doesn’t affect how sick you feel; it’s the total amount of alcohol that matters.

Myth: Coffee Sober You Up

Fact: Coffee doesn’t speed up alcohol metabolism; only time helps sober you up.

Myth: Alcohol Kills Brain Cells

Fact: Moderate drinking doesn’t kill brain cells, but excessive drinking can cause brain damage.

Myth: Alcohol Relieves Stress

Fact: Alcohol may initially seem calming but increases stress and anxiety over time.