A tonic and a poison

Whether alcohol functions as a tonic or a poison, lies mostly in the dose. Here in the United States, one drink is usually considered to be 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of spirits (hard liquor such as vodka or whiskey). Each delivers about 12 to 14 grams of alcohol. The […]
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