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Alcoholism

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

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Does everybody sweat out alcohol?

Very little alcohol is excreted as sweat.

List three strategies for staying drug free?

1) Tell all your (sober) friends and family your plans to quit and ask for support.

2) Become involved in sports, regardless of the sport, it will help you stay busy and fit, and you'll have cravings for sleep versus drugs.

3) Depending on the drug, determine the times you usually use it and fill that time with another activity.

Can you drink alcohol under 21 on a cruise?

That depends entirely on the cruise line's policy. Simply ask the cruise line.

What kind of help does the support group American Council on Alcoholism provide?

The American Council on Alcoholism provides support to individuals struggling with alcoholism through education, advocacy, and resources. They offer information on treatment options, recovery support, and guidance on navigating the challenges of living with or supporting someone with alcohol addiction. Additionally, they may facilitate group meetings and provide a community for individuals to share their experiences and find encouragement.

Why does alcohol affect some people more than others?

Some people drink more than others, women are affected more rapidly with less alcohol than men, and people who are on the way to addiction develop a tolerance so that they can drink more than non-addicts without seeming as drunk.

The ability to drink more than others is a sure sign that you are on the way to alcoholism.

What happen if you drink alcohol with fluconazole?

can you drink after you have taking a tablet of 150mg fluconazole

Percentage of people who stay sober?

You can consider a person who is not an alcoholic as being sober. There are more than 12,000,000 alcoholics in the United States, which is about 5 percent of the total population. This means 95 percent are sober, although you will find more than 75 percent of adults drink alcohol to some degree and that more than 75 percent of all high school students have been drunk at least once

Is moderate drinking bad?

No. To the contrary, it is associated with better health and longer life than abstaining from alcohol.

What will happen if you drink more then 2 glasses of alcohol?

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will rise temporarily.

Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream through a process called?

Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream through a process called metabolism. This primarily occurs in the liver, where enzymes break down the alcohol into acetaldehyde and then into acetic acid, which is further metabolized into carbon dioxide and water for elimination from the body.

Why shouldn't diabetics drink alcohol?

Diabetics should not drink alcohol. period.

But it's mostly related to what type of diabetes you're talking about.

When alcohol is consumed, it is processed by the liver.

The liver is responsible for eliminating toxins in the blood.

People with diabetes don't always have a proper functioning liver, and therefore cannot process the toxins in the correct way.

Also, in some alcohol there are hidden sugars, and that doesn't help the diabetic's pancreas, whatsoever.

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What can a person do to reduce risk factors if alcoholism runs in the family?

make sure that you won't make the same mistake that your family did and do the right thing

Can alcoholism cause breathing trouble?

Any breathing problems should be dealt with by a doctor. They could indicate anything from pneumonia to emphysema to pulmonary edema (which can quickly lead to congestive heart failure). We wouldn't wast any time.

What is the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood know as?

Blood alcohol concentration (sometimes called blood alcohol content) or BAL is a measure of the proportion of alcohol in a person's blood.

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to experience unsteadiness in walking and standing?

This varies based on your tolerance level. Most people appear obviously drunk (unsteadiness, glassy or bloodshot eyes, slurred speech) at about a BAC of .12. .08 is legally drunk.

Why can you die when you drink too much alcohol?

Alcohol is a depressant. It stops normal brain activity and if enough is taken into the body, then it can interfere with reaction time (such as driving), judgement, and at lethal levels suppresses the brain's signals to vital organs. This leads to the organs not working like they are supposed to and leads to a life threatening situation.

What percentage of teenagers die from drinking alcohol?

65% because their are a lot of teenagers who are not really responsible in those situation, some of the teenagers force other teenagers to drink alcohol

Is it ok to start a relationship while in AA?

Developing a relationship with another AA member is usually discouraged.

What are the side effects of being an alcoholic?

Side effects might be financial problems, physical problems, emotional problems, relationship problems, or legal problems.

How alcohol acts on the body?

In moderation, alcohol contributes to better health and greater longevity than abstaining from it. Abusing alcohol can have undesirable effects on the body.