It's best to have some food before drinking to fill your stomach. Never drink on an empty stomach; this is the key to not getting drunk. Also, drink slowly rather than quickly. The main component of alcohol is ethanol, which enters the bloodstream about five minutes after consumption. Blood alcohol concentration peaks between 30 to 120 minutes. Drinking fast raises blood alcohol concentration quickly, making it easy to get drunk.
To prevent alcoholic gastritis and dehydration, you can drink milk with sugar or honey. This can promote the breakdown of ethanol and protect the gastric mucosa. Since dehydration causes a loss of salt, you can drink some light salt water or rehydration salts in moderation. Drink in moderation each time
The effects and impacts of alcohol can also differ by gender. For men, heavy drinking mainly causes vascular changes, such as elevated blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. For women, it primarily causes myocardial damage, leading to an enlarged heart.
Regarding what is considered moderate drinking in China, the 2007 edition of the "Chinese Residents' Dietary Guidelines" clearly recommends that the daily alcohol intake for adult men should not exceed 25 grams, and for women, not exceed 15 grams. Never engage in binge drinking or excessive alcohol consumption, as even occasional overconsumption can be harmful to health.