Expert Warns: Mixing Alcohol with Soda/Cold Drinks is Dangerous! Avoid for New Year's

• Mixing alcohol with carbonated soda or cold drinks leads to rapid intoxication, as carbonation speeds up alcohol absorption.
• High sugar content in cold drinks, when mixed with alcohol, significantly contributes to weight gain.
• Regular consumption of alcohol with sugary cold drinks increases the risk of developing diabetes.
• Combining alcohol with cold drinks can worsen hangovers, intensifying headaches and fatigue the next day.
• Dr. Saroj Gautam from Madras Medical College advises against this common practice due to severe health risks.

Why It Matters: Experts warn mixing alcohol with soda/cold drinks accelerates intoxication and poses serious health risks.