2: LET'S GET STARTED

For many of us drinking alcohol forms part of our social lives but we can sometimes forget it is also a powerful drug. Those of us who have been unfortunate enough to experience a hangover will appreciate the effects of overdosing on this drug.

Drinking alcohol can of course have the effect of making us feel relaxed but it can also make us do 'stupid' things. There is a fine line between being relaxed and drinking so much you take risks and end up looking stupid. Excess alcohol can also lead to hypos.

So how does alcohol work on our bodies. Let's start by looking at how our body absorbs alcohol.