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Alcoholism
Includes questions related to the abuse of and dependency on alcoholic beverages and general alcoholism.
5,473 Questions
Alcohol does not impair the primary function of the liver?
Alcohol can severley damage the primary function of the liver. (it can damage the whole liver overtime).
Can a person detoxify 4 ounces of alcohol per hour?
No. A healthy male liver can handle about .6 ounces per hour; a female, slightly less.
Is etg only testing for alcohol?
Until it is tested in the courts it is not an issue. Many experts, including government bodies that deal with alcohol and alcoholism, believe that the test is too sensitive to be reliable in testing for beverage alcohol. When the issue is litigated, it will hopefully be banned for non-therapeutic purposes such as compliance testing.
In the meantime, the best way to deal with testing is to abstain from all alcohol and all things -- such as mouthwash -- that contain ethyl alcohol.
Here is what the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA
has to say about EtG:
Direct biomarkers of drinking have recently been
developed. They are termed "direct" because they are
analytes of alcohol metabolism. Although most alcohol that
is consumed is metabolized by oxidative processes in the
liver, a very small amount is broken down nonoxidatively,
thereby creating analytes that can be measured for a longer
period than when alcohol itself remains in the body and
could be measured in the breath, blood, or urine.
Among the more recently available direct biomarker
laboratory tests are tests for ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and
ethyl sulfate (EtS). Although present in all body fluids and
tissues, EtG and EtS are usually measured in urine. EtG and
EtS tests may become positive shortly after even low-level
exposure to alcohol and may remain detectable in urine for
several days. Because of the purported high sensitivity of
these tests, exposure to alcohol that is present in many daily
use products might also result in a positive laboratory test
for these biomarkers. EtG is becoming widely available in
the United States, and some laboratories have also begun
to test for EtS. At the current time, EtG and EtS testing
may have a supportive role in therapeutic interventions
in an environment where breath or blood alcohol tests are
used to monitor abstinence. However, until further research
has been conducted, the high sensitivity of the EtG and
EtS tests does not permit the distinction between alcohol
exposure and alcohol consumption at lower levels of
possible biomarker detection.
The Role of Biomarkers in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders,
Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory,
Volume 5, Issue 4
How does not drinking alcohol help your health?
It tastes bad.
It can make you vomit if you consume too much.
It can impair your judgement if you drink too much.
The abuse of alcohol can lead to detrimental health effects such as kidney and liver disease.
On the other hand, drinking in moderation has a number of benefits, including better health and longer life.
Is alcohol drinks can loss weight?
Calories are calories. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. If you consume alcohol calories instead of food calories but still burn more than you consume, you will lose weight. Seriously SERIOUSLY would not recommend it though, the other health risks surrounding consuming only alcohol are profound and in many cases irreversible.
How does alcohol metabolized through the body?
Well, the small intestine absorbs most of the alcohol but it is also affected by other factors. The metabolism of alcohol happens mostly in the liver, but goes throughout the body, but the non-metabolized alcohol is secreted by the kidneys and by the sweat glands, which is what makes the smell.
Can drinking alcohol stop muscle growth?
In a way yes. Alcohol is very fattening so it can cause you to gain weigh.
Do girls face greater health risks from alcohol than boys?
Yes. They are smaller than men and metabolize etoh differently. Medical people recommend no more than one drink per day for women, two for men.
Why is tobacco and alcohol legal to for adults but illegal for young people?
Because of "minors" not being able to comprehend the dangers of Alcohol and the effects that is can and most likely will cause for a "minor", such as drinking and driving, liver cancer, and the effect on your brain.
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Can you bring your kid to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting?
There are two kinds of AA meetings: open and closed. Open meetings are just that. Anyone may attend. Closed meetings are only for people who have a desire to stop drinking.
Your child would be welcome at any open meeting. See the link below for help locating meetings in your area.
What is a realistic blood alcohol level for person on Robitussin cough syrup?
Zero as Robitussin cough syrup contains no alcohol. It uses polyethylene glycol as its solvent instead of alcohol.
Can alcohol interfere with metronidazole from working?
No, but if you drink alcohol while taking metronidazole, you are likely to experience severe nausea and vomiting due to interactions between those medications. If avoiding alcohol is not possible for you, call your health care provider for an alternate to metronidazole.
What type of drug you is alcohol?
it's a depressent, slows brain activity. people sometimes mistaken it for a stimulate.
silly little girls.
How do you stop your dad from drinking if you're scared to talk to him?
Here's what you do: Stop bein' a panzy, and shove your @ss in his face, and make him go @ss to mouth with you. If he's too busy pulling butt hair from his teeth, he won't be able to drink, or hit your scrawny @ss.
How long does it take to get 5.9 percent of alcohol out of your urine?
The lethal dose of alcohol is about .40 no where near 5.9, you'd die before you drank 1/3 of 5.9%.
What are the steps for staging an alcoholic intervention?
If a family is worried about a person having a problem with alcohol, he/she needs to talk to a professional. A professional can help to settle the problems the person is having by talking with not only the person, but the family.
binge drinking
Why does alcohol make you sweat?
This happens to a lot of people who switch from caffeinated products or who do not drink water on a daily basis. Try a salty food, like a couple of pretzels, it will help with absorption. Too much salt though will make you thirsty, though. Mostly symptoms pass within a week or so, if it persist seek medical advice and check from your primary care provider. Be cautious if this symptom continues, increased thirst and urination, it can be an early sign of diabetes.
Are alcoholic drinks bad for the human liver?
Drinking large amounts of alcohol over a long period of years can scar the liver. However, drinking alcohol in moderation is associated with better health and greater longevity than abstaining from alcohol.
Are there any alcohol's that starts with the latter A?
Alcoholic beverages that begin with the letter A include:
Absinthe
Ale
Amaretto
Amontillado
Anisette
Anjou
Aperitif
Applejack
Aqua Vita
Argmanac
How much alcohol can you drink before driving?
No amount of alcohol. Everyone is different. Sex, age and weight are all factors but you should never drink n drive :)
Why are children not allowed to drink alcohol drinks?
Okay well first of all do you want a bunch of toddlers getting drunk? THEN THINK ABOUT THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION!
Does drinking alcohol increase your judgment?
um it basically like sleeping you have no control + really its like being dead when u r sleeping cuz you have no idea whats going on..but i know some people have some self control but some don't. you will slur your speech also the way you walk + tlk + your actions..sometimes all you will do is laugh.
