From: Your Brain on Alcohol: The Slow-Motion Shut Down
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Recognizing the 'tipping point' before it is too late.

There is a sweet spot where you feel relaxed and happy, but your judgment and movement are still intact. Once you pass this point, you do not actually get happier—you just get more sluggish, clumsy, and forgetful.

Action

Notice when your speech starts to speed up or you feel slightly off-balance. That is your cue that the dimmer switch has gone low enough, and it is time to switch to water.

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