Not everyone reacts to alcohol the same way. That’s why some people get drunk more easily than others. The major factor in alcohol reactions are: Age. Gender. Race or ethnicity. Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc). Amount of food consumed before drinking. How quickly the alcohol was consumed. Use of drugs or prescription medicines. Family [...]
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How much is considered excessive alcohol use?
Alcohol use is very common in western society. In many parts of the world, social drinking is part of daily life. However, drinking alcohol has immediate effects that can increase the risk of many harmful health conditions is an excessive amount is consumed. Excessive alcohol use, either in the form of heavy drinking (drinking more than two [...]
How does AbuseCheck™ Work?
If you wonder how AbuseCheck™ Work? There are two key factors that make AbuseCheck™ highly accurate. One is that alcohol (from beer, wine, hard liquor or other sources) does not appear in the body in any other form (i.e. gas) that would cause ambiguities or false positive results. The other is that, unlike drugs which are [...]
Reliable Testing for Abusive Alcohol Consumption
There are many reasons to test an individual for alcohol abuse. For safe, reliable testing with results they can count on, law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, and employers turn to the AbuseCheck™ Hair Alcohol Abuse Test. The AbuseCheck™ Hair Alcohol Abuse Test is a non-invasive testing procedure which provides a definitive timeline of alcohol abuse from one [...]
When do I know that I might have a drinking problem
Many people are social drinkers. Which mean that they drink, but they don’t drink to get themselves into trouble. But how can one find out whether he or she has a drinking problem. Drinking a few beer on weekends with buddies, or drink at Christmas party and get oneself drunk may be OK for most [...]
Seniors can have alcohol abuse problem
Underage drinking and college drinking are big problems. Young adults and mid-aged people can become alcoholics. Even seniors have have big alcohol problems. It can happen to anyone at any age. Many people might not show signs of alcohol abuse throughout their lives, but families start seeing some signs of alcohol abuse as they age. [...]
women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcoholism
Most alcoholics tend to be men and men are more likely to consume more alcohol. But women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol consumption. Even when a man and a woman drink the same amount, the alcohol in her bloodstream typically reaches a higher level than a man’s. This is because women’s [...]
Medicines can be dangerous or even deadly when mixed with alcohol
Many medicines – prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal remedies—can be dangerous or even deadly when mixed with alcohol. Many older people take medications on daily basis, some of them also drink daily. Be sure to ask your doctors whether you can drink alcohol while you take medicine. Some medications with alcohol can cause problems: Stomach or [...]
Drinking may be associated with an increased risk for breast cancer
Although men tend to drink more and more often than women. Studies show that among alcohol-abusing or alcohol-dependent people, one third is women. Although women tend to drink less alcohol and have alcohol-related problems and dependence symptoms than men, the heaviest drinking women can surpass men. Researchers are finding that drinking also may be associated [...]
Steps that helps you cut down on your drinking
1. Write your reasons for cutting down or stopping. Why do you want to drink less? There are many reasons why you may want to cut down or stop drinking. You may want to improve your health, sleep better, or get along better with your family or friends. Make a list of the reasons you [...]