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Alcoholism
Includes questions related to the abuse of and dependency on alcoholic beverages and general alcoholism.
5,473 Questions
What health consequence is most likely to result from alcohol abuse?
One of the most probable health consequences resulting from alcohol abuse is liver disease. Prolonged alcohol consumption can lead to conditions such as fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis, which can be life-threatening and necessitate a liver transplant. Moreover, alcohol abuse is linked to higher risks of cancer, cardiovascular issues, and mental health disorders, making it a significant public health concern.
What happens when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol?
The answer depends on how much she consumes and the pattern of that consumption. Moderate consumption of alcohol will improve her health. However, drinking too much alcohol increases the risk that the child may have some birth defect.
Wht are possible effects of alcohol?
Depending on how far along you are in your drinking - they can range from hangovers, slurred speech, blackouts, tremors, loss of balance, Wet brain, erectile dysfunction in men, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer in variety of organs. the list goes on and on. The problem today is not many deaths are classified as death due to alcohol or alcoholism, but alcohol can be linked to almost any death you can imagine. So if you drink everyday for many years and die of heart failure- they will not state you died from drinking but that you died from heart failure. Alcohol is a drug and kills more people in the US than anything else. are you sure!
How does logging affect insects?
Because they live in and come from the areas that are logged, they get their food also from these areas, once an area is logged all the animals that lived there have to move on and find other places to live - sadly they are running out of space and are unable to find enough food so their numbers are dropping, many aninals are facing extinction due to logging.
Is it possible to have a blood alcohol level of 185?
Blood alcohol rates are given as a percentage in tenths of a percent,
so a blood alcohol rate of .725 stone dead. ( I think the highest ever recorded in some one who survived,
is 0.65 )
a blood alchol rate of 0.0725 us below the legal limit of 0.08 but is
very close, likely to cause driver imparement.
Consult your local DMV's Driver Handbook for
the definitive answer.
Why is drinking alcoholic drinks not good for your health?
It depends on your body heavy weight and also how much experience with drinking you have had. Too much alcohol is when you can't control anything you are doing, or when you have to get your stomach pumped. Lots of people can get pretty drunk by about 6 shots of hard liquor, but still have enough control that they know where they are. (The level for legal intoxication varies, as do the physical effects alcohol has. While veteran drinkers can tolerate more alcohol, the damage to the stomach, liver and nervous system can be cumulative. Moderate and limited alcohol use will not seriously harm most adults, as it is removed from the body by the liver. Over-consumption, especially by women during pregnancy, is a very dangerous activity.)
Against changing the limit of alchol when driving to zero?
The best argument against doing so is that the great majority of people are perfectly safe to drive after one drink. That drink, however, will easily show up on a test. Why should they be put at risk for arrest?
Also, there are tests that are so sensitive that they will detect trace alcohol at even lower levels that are totally safe.
Is Alcohol one of the fastest substances absorbed by the body?
Which type of alcoholic beverage is absorbed the fastest by the body
Approximately 90 of all alcohol consumed is metabolized by the liver true or false?
It is true that approximately 90 percent of all alcohol consumed is metabolized by the liver.
What drink is usually drunk in Canada?
The same as everyone else. However, Canada is well known for Canadian Whiskey.
We especially like rum and beer.
Can you drink alcohol after a mild concussion?
It is never a good idea to drink alcohol or take any depressant medication after a head injury of any severity. "Mild" concussions have been known to turn into major events when a blood vessel bursts some time after the injury, or due to a successive injury.
In addition to the above, you should not take aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxin sodium (Aleve) unless you have been cleared or specifically told to by your doctor. If you need a pain reliever, take acetaminophen (Tylenol) after consulting with your physician.
Which amounts of alcohol are considered to be one drink of alcohol?
.60 ounces of absolute alcohol is considered one standard drink.
Assuming common values for alcohol by volume percentages, this gives:
12 oz. of beer.
5 oz. of wine.
1.5 oz. of hard liquor.
Can alcohol affect a brain tumor?
no too much alcohol can lead to liver damage not brain damage or tumor.
If 3 beers have been consumed in 4 hours what would be your alcohol blood alcohol content?
That would depend on the timing, your gender, weight and the condition of your liver. Since your body can handle about one 12-oz. beer an hour max, we could estimate that you would be roughly 4 to 6 hours from a legal level for driving. That's the best we can do with the information you provided.
If you are underage is it better to drink alone?
Better in what sense? You'd certainly stand a much better chance of not being arrested if you do anything illegal in private!
People usually drink alcohol while socialising at a bar or club to help them relax, some see it as a way to get over their nerves and enjoy themselves so it's very much a social activity.
I see the underage kids outside my house every Friday passing around a bottle of wine rather than go to an under 18 night at the local clubs because they wouldn't be allowed to drink, it's not about the law for me I think they've just missed the point of alcohol.
If you're going to drink take my advice and stick to the beer and do it when you're with people who know when to quit, the last thing you need is to be pressured into drinking more than you can handle.
ANSWER
If you are underage do not drink at all. Alcohol is a serious drug that can have different and bad effects on people. Many adults make bad choices and continue to drink alcohol when they should just leave it alone. Let your body and adolescent mind grow to adulthood first.
Why do people vomit after they've drunk alcohol?
Alcohol is a toxin. In small amounts, the toxin can create a mellowed or buzzed feel. When consumed in large amounts, alcohol poisoning may occur. If the alcohol poisoning is severe, it can actually be fatal. Your body is able to recognize when you are going over your safe limits, and will send triggers to your brain to start getting cleared out. One of the ways it does this is vomit. It will try to get rid of any that you consumed before it is absorbed, although by the time you get to this point, you have already absorbed a good bit.
Throwing up from drinking does not automatically mean a severe alcohol poisoning. It could just mean that your body has a lower trigger point. However, it can be a symptom. If there is vomiting along with cold skin, bluish skin tint, seizures, jerky or irregular breathing, passing out, or irregular heartbeat it is time to get some help.
What percent of crashes are caused by alcohol?
The truth is that no one knows. What we know is that there are X number of crashes per year. We know that there are Y number of crashes per year where someone involved was legally intoxicated (even if that person were not at fault). We also know that X > Y. We don't know how many crashes are CAUSED by alcohol. We know that about 2.25% of all auto accidents had someone involved that was legally intoxicated.
The big question is if there are more than 2.25% of people on the road at any given point in time that are intoxicated. Mathematically, if 3% of people on the road are legally intoxicated, then you are LESS likely to get into an accident if there is alcohol involved in some way.
This is strictly a mathematical exercise. What is also true is that alcohol is involved in FATAL crashes about 41% of the time. I THINK what this means is that there is a huge difference between having a drink and driving and having 12 drinks and driving. My guess is that VERY intoxicated drivers are much more likely to lose all judgement and do very dangerous things. However, the statistics are incomplete because we don't know these things:
Total number of drivers on the road
Total number of intoxicated drivers on the road
Number of accidents CAUSED by alcohol
What are some signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome?
If a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy, her baby can be born with FAS, a lifelong condition that causes physical and mental disabilities.
FAS is characterized by abnormal facial features, growth deficiencies, and central nervous system (CNS) problems. People with FAS might have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, hearing, or a combination of these. These problems often lead to difficulties in school and problems getting along with others.
FAS is a permanent condition.
How long do alcohol withdrawal symptoms last?
== == == == == == == == == == == == If you would like to know more about alcohol withdrawal symptoms and diagnosis, and about alcohol withdrawal treatment through alcohol detoxification (alcohol detox), read the following article for more information. Alcohol detoxification (alcohol detox) is an option if you are alcohol dependent. == == If you are alcohol dependent you have a strong desire to drink alcohol. In addition, your body becomes used to lots of alcohol. Therefore, you may start to develop 'withdrawal' symptoms 3-8 hours after your last drink as the effect of the alcohol wears off. So, even if you want to stop drinking, it is often difficult because of the withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms include: feeling sick, trembling, sweating, craving for alcohol, and just feeling awful. Convulsions occur in a small number of cases. As a result, you drink alcohol regularly and 'depend' on it to prevent these symptoms. If you do not have any more alcohol the withdrawal symptoms usually last 5-7 days, but a craving for alcohol may persist longer.
Delirium tremens ('DTs') is a more severe reaction after stopping alcohol. It occurs in about 1 in 20 people who have alcohol withdrawal symptoms about 2-3 days after their last drink. Symptoms include: marked tremor (the shakes) and delirium (agitation, confusion, and seeing and hearing things that are not there). Some people have convulsions. Complications can develop such as dehydration and other serious physical problems. It is fatal in some cases. Detoxification or 'detox' involves taking a short course of a medicine which helps to prevent withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking alcohol. The most commonly used medicine for detox is chlordiazepoxide. This is a benzodiazepine medicine. Many GPs are happy to prescribe for detox from alcohol. A common plan is as follows. * A GP will prescribe a high dose of medication for the first day that you stop drinking alcohol. * You then gradually reduce the dose over the next 5-7 days. This usually prevents, or greatly reduces, the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. * You must agree not to drink any alcohol when you are going through detox. A breathalyser may be used to confirm that you are not drinking. * Your GP or practice nurse will usually see you quite often during the time of detox. * Also during detox, support from family or friends can be of great help. Often the responsibility for getting the prescription, and giving the detox medicine is shared with a family member or friend. For example, a partner or parent of the person going through detox. Some people manage quite easily, others find it more difficult. You can expect to: * Feel quite nervous or anxious for a few days. * Have some difficulty with getting off to sleep for a few nights. * Have some mild withdrawal symptoms, but they should not be too bad, and a lot less than if you were not taking the detox medicine. The medication used for detox does not make you stop drinking. You need determination to stop. The medication simply helps you to feel better whilst your body readjusts to not having alcohol. Even after the period of detox you may still have some craving for alcohol. So you will still need willpower and coping strategies for when you feel tempted to drink. You are likely to be prescribed vitamins, particularly vitamin B1 (thiamine), if you are alcohol dependent. Especially during detox. This is because many people who are dependent on alcohol do not eat properly and can lack certain vitamins. A lack of vitamin B1 is the most common. A lack of this vitamin can cause serious brain conditions. Some people are referred to a specialist drug and alcohol unit for detox. This is usually better for people who have other physical or mental health problems and for those who have: * little home or social support * a history of severe withdrawal symptoms * a physical illness caused by alcohol * had previous attempts to stop alcohol and have failed. The medicines used to detox in specialist units are much the same as GPs prescribe. However, these units have more staff and expertise for giving support and counselling. Some people with serious alcohol related problems are admitted to hospital to detox.
Do sugar alcohols contain alcohol?
Sugar alcohols do not contain ethanol (the stuff you drink).
The simplest sugar alcohol, ethylene glycol, is the sweet but notoriously toxic chemical used in antifreeze. The higher sugar alcohols are for the most part nontoxic.
