While becoming intoxicated can impair brain function and result in poor judgment, a new study by Cardiff University in the United Kingdom finds that people’s perception of how trashed they are is judged in comparison to how drunk they think their peers are, rather than based on how much alcohol they have consumed. Individuals are more likely to underestimate their own level of drinking, drunkenness, and the associated health risks when surrounded by others who are intoxicated. However, people feel more at risk of health implications and are more aware of their own level of intoxication when in the presence of sober people, the study says. Read more