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New Years Spot
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Welcome to the New Years Spot
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We have collected some information and
resources so you can enjoy your New Years Celebration.
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Article: Holiday Safety
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Who should not drink?
Some people should not drink alcoholic beverages at all. These
include:
Children and adolescents.
Individuals of any age who cannot restrict their drinking to
moderate levels. This is a special concern for recovering
alcoholics, problem drinkers, and people whose family members have
alcohol problems.
Women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant. A safe level of
alcohol intake has not been established for women at any time during
pregnancy, including the first few weeks. Major birth defects,
including fetal alcohol syndrome, can be caused by heavy drinking by
the pregnant mother. Other fetal alcohol effects may occur at lower
levels.
Individuals who plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in
other activities that require attention, skill, or coordination.
Most people retain some alcohol in the blood up to 2 to 3 hours
after a single drink.
Individuals taking prescription or over- the- counter medications
that can interact with alcohol. Alcohol alters the effectiveness or
toxicity of many medications, and some medications may increase
blood alcohol levels. If you take medications, ask your health care
provider for advice about alcohol intake, especially if you are an
older adult
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