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Alcoholism

Includes questions related to the abuse of and dependency on alcoholic beverages and general alcoholism.

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What is the success rate for recovery for an alcoholic whose spouse still drinks?

The success rate for recovery for an alcoholic whose spouse still drinks can vary, but it may be more challenging for the recovering alcoholic due to potential triggers and lack of a supportive environment. Open communication, setting boundaries, and seeking external support can help improve the chances of recovery despite the spouse still drinking. Ultimately, each individual's situation is unique and success in recovery depends on various factors.

Why does alcohol abuse increase tolerance to other drugs such as barbiturates?

This should answer your question:

Enzymes of the smooth ER help detoxify drugs and poisons, especially in liver cells. Detoxification usually involves adding hydroxyl groups to drugs, making them more soluble and easier to flush from the body. The sedative phenobarbital and other barbiturates are examples of drugs metabolized in the manner by smooth ER in liver cells. In fact, barbiturates, alcohol, and many other drugs induce the proliferation of the smooth ER and its associated detoxification enzymes. This, in turn, increases tolerance to the drugs, meaning that higher doses are required to achieve a particular affect, such as sedation. Also, because some other the detoxification enzymes have relatively broad action, the proliferation of the smooth ER in response to one drug can increase tolerance to other drugs as well. Barbiturate abuse, for example, may decrease the effectiveness of certain antibiotics and other useful drugs.

Do you have to make AAA meetings everyday?

Attending AAA meetings is typically recommended for individuals seeking support in maintaining sobriety, but the frequency of attendance can vary based on individual needs and circumstances. It is common for individuals in recovery to attend meetings regularly, but the exact schedule is often determined in discussion with a support network or healthcare provider.

Is alcholism heretary?

yes it is said to be hereditary

Answer:

The "nature and nurture" aspects of alcoholism are both present. The contributing mechanisms potentially leading to alcoholism include:

Social environment (Peer pressure): Livng in a culture that promotes drinking makes drinking more frequent

Stress: Folklore touts alcohol as a method of relaxing

Mental health: Compulsive behaviorGenetic predisposition: Some people become alcoholics easer than othersAge: Binge drinking is often present in new drinkers

Ethnic group: Some ethnic groups accept alcohol consumption more than others

Sex: Being a male or a female presents different stresses that may lead to alcoholism

Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others?

Many of the effects of alcohol are a result of our expectations that it will affect us in certain ways. We learn these beliefs from our social environment. For example, in those societies in which people don't believe that intoxication disinhibits, drunken persons don't do things they wouldn't otherwise do.

Research in the U.S. has found that when males are falsely led to believe that they have been drinking alcohol they tend to become more aggressive. Similarly, they experience greater sexual arousal when watching erotica.

What is the role of the lungs in drug metabolism and excretion.?

The level of alcohol we exhale closely parrells the concentration of alcohol in our blood stream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver not the lungs.

Blood alcohol concentration BAC rises faster in people who weigh less?

Yes, given the same amount of alcohol and other factors are equal.

What are the current percentages of youth in grade 8 who choose not to drink?

The proportion of 8th graders who choose not to drink alcohol depends on the gender, the school, the country, etc.

Can drinking alcohol cause shingles?

From previous experience and explaination from my GP, yes, large amounts of alcohol can weaken your immune system, which can lead to Shingles.

Personally I had already been run down and then after a reasonable amount of alcohol one night I started to notice pain in my side and then itching.

Which countries have Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?

There are meetings of AA in most countries around the world an even on cruise ships.

Is vision the first thing affected by alcohol?

Vision is not the first thing effected by alcohol. A sense of elevated mood is the first reaction usually reported.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit in Washington?

The legal BAC limit in Washington State for operating a motor vehicle is .08.

Is is true that Alcohol tolerance is an irreversible condition?

No, all you need to do is stop drinking for a few days (yes that means no alcohol, not even a few beers). then you'll get pissed properly again.

Why alcohol is not good for your body?

Alcohol is good for the body if consumed in moderation.