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 [...]
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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 [...]
Ways you can help yourself to cut down drinking
Watch it at home. Keep a small amount or no alcohol at home. Don’t keep temptations around. Drink slowly. When you drink, sip your drink slowly. Take a break of 1 hour between drinks. Drink soda, water, or juice after a drink with alcohol. Do not drink on an empty stomach! Eat food when you [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
What Is a Safe Level of Drinking?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than one drink per day for women, and no more than two drinks per day for men. Drinking at these levels usually is not associated with health risks and may prevent certain forms of heart disease.