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Alcoholism
Includes questions related to the abuse of and dependency on alcoholic beverages and general alcoholism.
5,473 Questions
Are there support groups for alcoholism information?
There are different types on support groups for alcoholism. they have non-step programs and step programs. one famous group is the 12-step alcholics anonymous.
Drug or alcohol abuse begins when the user?
Drug or alcohol abuse begins when the occasional curious use or limited social use is overtaken by compulsive uncontrolled misuse harming oneself or others.
Can cetyl alcohol affect a urine alcohol test?
No it should not. A proper urine test for alcohol would be chemically targeted to detect only ethyl alcohol... commonly known as ethyanol or grain alcohol. That is the type we drink to get wasted. All other forms of alcohol are deadly poisons to humans and have absolutely no enjoyable effects whatsoever. Therefore it would be an utter waste of time and resources to test for non drinkable alcohols.
Are there any similar drugs to alcohol?
Depends on the drug. If it is opiates then it does what it says it will do and increase the effect. But if it is Ambien then you need to be careful or you might keep sleeping if it is your first try then small doses till your body can meet you. I'm a over 10 year drug addict (recovering) so please be careful.
That depends on the drug. Many drugs have serious negative consequences when combined with alcohol intake. Sometimes the effect is just decreasing the effectiveness of the drug, but it can be more serious. As the previous answerer already noted, combining opiates with alcohol can increase the effect of the drug - with negative effects up to and including death.
As with all drugs, if you are one who indulges in an alcoholic drink now and then, you need to talk with your doctor and/or pharmacist about potential interactions of any drugs with the alcohol.
What are the effects of drinking while driving?
Your judgment is impaired, and your reaction time is greatly reduced. You may struggle to properly, and obviously if you are not in full control of your vehicle and you could cause serious injury to yourself and others.
How effective is Lexapro for treating alcohol abuse?
Lexapro will not treat alcohol abuse. Once someone is sober, Lexapro will assist with the recovery of healthy seratonin levels in the brain. After periods of alcohol abuse, the brain's chemistry is affected, and seratonin levels become low. Supplementing a recovery program, e.g., 12-step program, with an SSRI, such as Lexapro, is an option to help find serenity. Serenity is the medicine addicts need to stay off of drugs and alcohol.
Lexapro has been shown to be of benefit to some people in the clinical treatment of alcohol addiction when it is combined with other treatment and therapy. It's theorized that in some way it reduces the discomfort caused by low levels of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, that are depleted by alcohol use, and that it makes the transition to sobriety easier.
Because everyone's brain chemistry is different, psych drugs of all kinds tend to be selective. Some people need to try several in order to find one that works. We also need to be aware that with many psych drugs it is necessary to take them for prolonged periods before seeing results, especially if our brain chemistry has been disrupted by addiction. The effects of alcohol and other drugs on the brain can persist for months, even for a couple of years.
I took Lexapro for 6 months and this drug is very effective in reducing alcohol consumption. I may have an occasional beer or a drink, but I was unable to do so while taking Lexapro. The side effects with alcohol are horrible. As with any drug, side effects depend on the person who is taking the medication.
Lexapro is an antidepressant and will not help with preventing abuse. I might help with help someone to not think that they need to drink so often.
Lexapro might offer some benefit if the underlying cause of the alcohol abuse is depression.
Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to tell, even by professionals, if the alcoholism stems from depression or if the depression is caused by the alcoholism. This is the case with one of my family members; he's fought with both for many years...and he's losing.
I've been on Lexapro for depression (not alcohol abuse) fora little over a month. It hasn't seemed to do much so I've had my dosage increased. It still has not seemed to do much.
The way it was explained to me by my Dr. is that Lexapro isn't mood-altering. It simply maintains your seratonin levels so that you don't get rock bottom depressed or stay there.
Being that I'm having a hard time "believing" that Lexapro treats depression, I'd have an even harder time believing it would help someone suffering from alcohol abuse -- unless the abuse were specifically caused by the person's inability to produce seratonin -- a highly unlikely (in my opinion, anyway), "cause" of alcohol abuse.
I have found that a drug called Topamax, a drug used as a treatment for biploar, cluster headaches and more, has truly helped me control cravings to binge drink and to binge eat. I don't drink nearly as much as I used to. I's been amazing!
What makes you feel nausea before you have to sneeze?
As the condition of the liver deteriorates with advancing alcoholism, its ability to deal with fats in the blood (lipids) decreases. The extra fat is deposited beneath the skin in areas with a lot of sebaceous glands. Since the skin in the nose is both thin across the cartilage and also has a lot of glands, the buildup there actually changes the shape of the nose.
The analytical technique widely used for directly measuring the amount of alcohol in the blood is gas chromatography (GC). This method separates the components of a blood sample and quantifies the concentration of ethanol by comparing it to known standards. GC is favored for its high sensitivity, accuracy, and ability to analyze complex mixtures. Other techniques, such as breathalyzers, also estimate blood alcohol content but are indirect measurements.
What factors might lead to alcohol abuse?
Alcohol abuse is cause by some interconnected factors, like genetics, how you're family raised you, your emotions and the people around you. If you have a family history of heavy drinkers, it would be possible for you to acquire the habit. In addition, those individuals who suffer depression, anxiety or even bipolar disorder are also at risk because alcohol can be used to medicate the problem.
What do you do if your dad drinks and drives?
The best thing you could do would be to call the police and tell them when he leaves the house, along with a description of the car and the tag number. If he gets caught, the court may be able to insure that he gets some help for his drinking. If you cannot do that, at least stay out of the car when he is driving under the influence.
How do humans use alcoholic fermentation?
Humans use alcoholic fermentation to produce beverages, foods, industrial liquids and many other important products.
What blood alcohol level is illegal?
If you haven't been drinking, there shouldn't be a blood alcohol level. In order not to be considered over the limit, you have to be below the legal limit which is .08 in all states.
Why alcohol was not considered as drugs?
Probably because it's a commercially available product. Whilst it's accepted that it can be addictive, there is no penalty for possessing alcohol - as opposed to illicit drugs such as cocaine etc.
Why is it important to stay drug free?
1)you are hurting you and people around you
2)drugs kill you and or ruin your life, you never get what you had back again
3)physical health, mental health, and social health effected
4) after you take a drug you get angry fast you go in to rage and you can control your self and you might do something you really are going to regret
5)ellegal, you can go to jail for a long time may be a life time, and if you are in school or you have a career they get destroyed.
What are the signs that someone might have a drinking problem?
They drink all of the time.They might not be able to walk right
Does alcohol affect the metabolic process?
Alcohol has no affect on metabolism; metabolism breaks alcohol down in the body.
Does small amounts of alcohol help you?
Drinking alcohol in moderation, unless contraindicated, is associated with better health and greater longevity.
Which organ does alcohol damage?
The organs that are used for the absorption and digestion of alcohol, like the stomach, the liver and the pancreas, are vulnerable. The brain also suffers from continuous abuse.
It can also cause severe damage to the kidneys, heart, and the lungs are all organs that suffer from alcohol.
having alot of my own experince with this "diease" (unfortunatly). alcohol will cause the "MOST" damage to human body, more than any other drug. one (not an organ) other sites it can affect is the throat, and indirectly ,the theeth. throat, after continuious use of "straight" liquior, irritation may lead to throat cancer. theeth, unfortunatley is almost nevere mentioned. it is an indirect cause of rotted teeth, throwing up ay night "dry heves", you're usually to drunk to wash out your mouth, leading to stomach acids to stay on teeth, and eventually rot them...
What in the body does not absorb alcohol?
Alcohol can effect the brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system. Alcohol interferes with the brain's communication pathways, and can affect the way the brain looks and works. Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can damage the heart. Heavy drinking takes a toll on the liver, and can lead to a variety of problems and liver inflammations. Alcohol causes the pancreas to produce toxic substances that can eventually lead to pancreatitis, a dangerous inflammation and swelling of the blood vessels in the pancreas that prevents proper digestion. Drinking too much can weaken your immune system, making your body a much easier target for disease.
What is a word for people who do not drink alcohol?
Teetotaler and non-drinker are two popular terms. Abstainer is another.
What happens if an athlete drinks alcohol before running?
Athletes reacts to alcohol just like any other humans, if they drink a lot they get drunk, if they drink just a little nothing much happens. Somewhere in between their performance starts to drop.
Is alcohol in moderation good for you?
Yes. Drinking alcohol (beer, wine and distilled spirits) is associated with better health and greater longevity than is either abstaining from alcohol or abusing it. It is a myth that only red wine confers health benefits. Both beer and liquor tend to confer the same health benefits as red wine; the benefit is found in the alcohol rather than in a specific beverage.
No. It's the high antioxidant concentration of berries in the wine that provides the health benefits and not the alcohol. This is why people who drink wine in moderation (1 - 2 glasses a day) tend to have a lower chance of chronic disease, cancer, among other benefits. For people who love to drink wine sure go ahead in moderation. For those of you who are non-drinkers, No do not start drinking just for the health benefits. Instead consume grape juice, green tea, and a vareity of fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants (high ORAC value).
How do you control alcohol intake?
Good question. If alcoholism runs in the family, you have to be careful. Even if it does not, alcoholism kills over 125,000 people per year. When the time comes and you realize that you have a problem, AA is the solution. Call 1-800-ALCOHOL. Don't be afraid...they won't bite.
What system of your body does alcohol affect?
If you have enough alcohol (it doesn't take much) it will affect your brain. Each person has a different amount of alcohol that will bring you to the level that will induce all these symptoms. This is called DUI if you are driving, DRUNKENESS or ALCOHOL TOXICITY. Also affects LIVER, heart rate, muscles so that erectile disfunction can occur, inability to stand or walk in a straight line, slurred speach, fuzzy thinking, difficulty in making decisions, loss of inhibitions. There is another level of alcohol toxicity where that much will cause you to pass out even while you are driving. Many people will vomit. If they vomit while they are unconscious it is possible to choke to death as did Tommy Dorsey.
The last level is enough to cause you to stop breathing and that causes DEATH. If you are able to sleep off a drunken stupor you are probably going to wake up with a hangover which consists of a severe throbbing headache. Let me know when you intend to drive after drinking. I want to get off the road.
Alcohol addiction is very common. It destroys families. Very difficult to overcome but not impossible.
Good Luck.
