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Chapter 1
Alcohol Myths And Facts
Myth: Beer is less intoxicating than other alcoholic beverages.
Fact: One 12 oz. can of beer has about the same amount of alcohol
as a 5oz. glass of wine or a shot of liquor.
Myth: Black coff ee, fresh air, and a shower will sober the eff ects of
alcohol.
Fact: Aft er consuming alcohol time is the only thing that will sober
you up. Our bodies average burning 1 oz. of alcohol every hour. If
a person is drunk, it will take about seven or more hours to sober
up.
Myth: Telling if a person is too drunk to operate a vessel is easy.
Fact: Many experienced drinkers have learned to compensate for
the visual eff ects of alcohol and can disguise their drunk condition.
Myth: You're the best person to judge if you are fi t to operate a
boat.
Fact: Judgement is one of the fi rst elements you lose when
drinking.
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