What are some myths about alcohol?

Answer 1

Alcohol is not really a drug: Myth

Beer and wine are not as bad as "hard" alcohol

The people with real alcohol problems live on skid row ("AKA bums"): Fact

If someone passes out from drinking it is best to let them sleep: Fact

Answer 2

The following are five alcohol myths:

1. Only red wine has health and longevity benefits (beer and spirits do also).

2. "Gin makes you cry, bubbly makes you flirt, tequila makes you violent" (its' not what you drink but how much you drink that's important. And how you react to alcohol depends heavily on alcohol expectancies).

3. Beer isn't as alcoholic as wine and spirits (standard drinks of beer, wine and spirits contain the same amount of pure alcohol, which is 0.6 oz).

4. The minimum legal drinking age is 21 in the United States (there are many exceptions and some states have never made it illegal to consume, only to purchase or to publicly possess Alcoholic Beverages).

5. Alcohol breath testers accurately measure blood alcohol concentration (they only estimate BAC, which can be measured only by a blood test).

These are only a few of the many alcohol myths that are commonly believed.

Answer 3

Some common myths about alcohol include that it can sober someone up quickly (it actually takes time for the body to metabolize alcohol), that consuming coffee can help someone sober up (it does not), and that drinking alcohol can kill germs and prevent illness (alcohol can actually weaken the immune system).