In fact, from 1991 to 2004, the number of incidents on natural gas distribution pipelines decreased by more than 25 percent, yet the amount of natural gas traveling through the delivery system increased by 30 percent, and an additional 650,000 miles of pipeline were added to the system.
For some, quitting drinking can result in a dangerous withdrawal from alcohol. If you experience serious withdrawal and you donât get medical attention (detox), you could suffer from a seizure, or even death. Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms include: Confusion and hallucinations (delirium tremens)
Alcohol is often incorrectly classified as a stimulant or upper. Alcohol is in fact a tranquilliser which depresses the central nervous system. The short term physical effects depend on the blood-alcohol level. It ranges from mild mood changes to complete loss of coordination, vision, balance and speech. These effects usually wear off in a matter of hours after a person stops drinking. Larger amounts of blood alcohol can impair brain functioning and eventually cause unconsciousness. An extreme overdose, when the blood-alcohol level is higher than 0,50, can be fatal.