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7. It is especially dangerous to take alcoholic drink when exposed 

 to severe cold, as in Arctic explorations. 



8. In the army alcoholic drink as a regular ration did more harm 

 than good ; hence was discontinued. 



9. More hard work can be endured without alcohol than with it. 



10. The precise effects of alcohol are hard to determine. But every- 

 body knows that its effects are generally bad. 



1 1 . Alcohol is now classed as a narcotic and not as a stimulant. 



12. Alcohol deludes by deadening the senses, giving the false 

 impression that heat and strength have been gained and fatigue 

 banished. 



13. If thirst seems quenched, the deception is revealed by the fact 

 that the thirst quickly retiirns intensified. 



14. Alcohol is not a true food. 



Questions. I . Why do some persons think that alcoholic drink 

 makes them warmer ? 



2. What do statistics show as to "expectation of life" among 

 abstainers and alcohol users ? 



