The American organisation “Total DUI” which provides information to people recently arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol has put together an infographic to highlight the effects of drinking on an empty stomach.

As they highlight, with no food in the stomach, alcohol goes straight to the bloodstream and as blood alcohol concentration rises, the loss of control increases – resulting in more risk taking, possibly dangerous behaviour. This is one of the reasons servers should encourage customers to eat.

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