And if anybody else drank that many without sugar they¡ d be dead.

Yet, more than 1/3 of the world cannot drink their local water supply without additional treatment.

Was he to drink this, now, without fear of consequences?

And many people drink alcohol throughout their lives without a problem.

I can drink a case or three of the stuff without effect.

"I don't think I'll ever drink wine again without thinking of that."

Drinking patterns, such as alcohol consumption with or without food could also play a role.

"Indeed so - especially if you drink it without water."

She raised her cup and drank from it without any difficulty.

You can't drink without the other person counting your drinks.