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 [...]
Who would benefit from 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 to six months depending on the test administered, to identify individuals with recent histories of alcohol abuse. This forensic test is used by a variety of individuals, professionals, corporations and agencies to get definitive [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Pay attention to older people drinking problems
Drinking problems can happen to anyone at any age. But many people ignore older people drinking problems. Just because seniors have been drinking throughout their whole lives, it doesn’t mean they can drink as much as they want. Often families, friends, and health care workers often overlook their concerns about older people drinking. People often [...]
How to Cut Down on Your Drinking
If you are drinking too much, you can improve your life and health by cutting down. How do you know if you drink too much? Read these questions and answer “yes” or “no”: Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad? Does your drinking ever make you late for work? Does your drinking [...]
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most common known preventable cause of mental impairment. Babies with FAS have distinctive changes in their facial features and they may be born small. The brain damage that occurs with FAS can result in lifelong problems with learning, memory, attention, and problem solving. These alcohol-related changes in the brain [...]
Moderate Drinking: Benefits and Risks
Moderate drinking can have short- and long-term health effects, both positive and negative: Benefits Heart disease: Once thought of as a threat mainly to men, heart disease also is the leading killer of women in the United States. Drinking moderately may lower the risk for coronary heart disease, mainly among women over age 55. However, [...]