How vodka sodas get you drunker quicker

Zero-calorie alcoholic drinks might help keep your waistline in check, but consuming them can have the same effect as taking shots if you aren't careful

Maybe you should put down that vodka soda.
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If you prefer to keep your waistline in check while consuming alcoholic beverages, low-calorie options like vodka sodas are a fine choice.

But imbibing zero-calorie mixers like soda water and Diet Coke can come at a cost, according to new findings published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Researchers discovered that just like taking a shot, drinking an alcoholic beverage made with a low-calorie mixer gets you drunk faster.

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Chris Gayomali is the science and technology editor for TheWeek.com. Previously, he was a tech reporter at TIME. His work has also appeared in Men's Journal, Esquire, and The Atlantic, among other places. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.