Vision

Alcohol dilates blood vessels in the eyes, so they can look red and 'bloodshot' if you’ve over done it..  It also affects the signals sent from the eyes to the brain - vision becomes blurred, and distances and speeds get harder to judge as you drink more.

Many road accidents involve drivers or pedestrians who have alcohol in their blood.

The Beer goggles effect

Someone might appear a lot more attractive after a few drinks. That blurred vision could result in actions you regret when you sober up – even a permanent reminder if you don’t practice safe sex. Click here for tips on a great night out