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Alcoholism
Includes questions related to the abuse of and dependency on alcoholic beverages and general alcoholism.
5,473 Questions
Will drinking alcohol cause your eyes to dilate?
Alcohol and opiates cause contraction. Most other drugs cause dilation.
Is a cold shawer sober up a drunk person?
No, the only thing that can sober up a drunk person is time (provided he/she has a working liver). Cold showers or coffee or anything else do not work.
How long does it take for the liver to heal itself from alcohol?
Depends on how long and how much you have been drinking.
When does alcohol start to effect you?
Obviously it would depend on how much you drink. Depending on your age, weight, and tolerance. For the average person it takes about three or four shots of whiskey to get somewhat drunk. This would kick in about 15 to 25 minutes after you drink it. This is because of the ethanol alcohol in the drink. Your liver has to detoxify your blood and if you drink more than your liver can handle it doesn't purify enough of your blood.
What is The first thing alcohol affects while driving?
A person's judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage.
- Official Florida Driver's Handbook 2010, page 18
How many drinks will it take an 150 lb person to reach blood alcohol level of 08?
About four to five, depending on the drinks. Perhaps less.
What tare the long term consequences of alcohol?
The long-term effects of drinking alcohol in moderation are better health and longer life expectancy. The long-term effects of abusing alcohol are poorer health and shorter life expectancy.
What parts of the body are affected by too much drinking?
Too much drinking affects mainly the brain and the liver.
Is Alcoholics Anonymous a government funded organization?
No. We are self-supporting through our own contributions.
How many drinks would a female binge drinker drink in an hour?
We have no way of knowing. As many as she wanted, we guess. Anyone who drinks 3 - 5 drinks in an hour is binging.
When drinking what is the best way to get sober so you can drive?
If you are drunk, then there is very little you can do to get sober quicker. Drink water, about as much as the alcohol you had, and get something to eat - foods with carbohydrates work well.
Regardless of what else you do, time is the only way to get sober enough to be driving.
Vomiting eliminates non-digested alcohol still in your stomach.
Sleep it off somewhere. Then drive safely.
Is non-alcoholic fatty liver dangerous?
It depends on the cause and degree. You should discuss it with your doctor.
Does alcohol only affect the body short term?
Yes and no. Alcohol can destroy the liver if too much alcohol is consumed. However, an individual does not consume alcohol for a long period of time, the liver can heal itself.
How can alcohol effect us socially?
When consumed in moderation, alcohol increases conviviality, builds social bonds, makes us more sociable, and generally serves as a social lubricant. However, abusing alcohol can have the opposite effects.
