How does alcohol affect altitude?

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Alcohol interferes with how hemoglobin utilizes oxygen, which is already in limited supply at high altitudes. This results in alcohol affecting your brain much more strongly compared to sea level. For instance, even moderate consumption can cause significant intoxication due to the reduced oxygen availability 1 .

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