Alcohol Abuse

Since then, drinking in the U.S. has fluctuated, with a high in the 1970s and 1980s, when the average American drank 2.75 gallons per year. In the late 1910s, Americans were drinking an average of 2 gallons of alcohol per year. However, the number of alcohol-related deaths among women has increased by 85 percent from […]

However, eligibility may depend on being abstinent from alcohol for a specific length of time. In compensated cirrhosis, the liver remains functioning, and many people have no symptoms. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans drink alcohol socially. And in most cases, drinking socially will not have a significant effect on your health. Because scar […]

Also, the more extended amount of time spent drinking, the longer it will take for the alcohol to metabolize out of the system. Even though alcohol may not show up on a breathalyzer, it may show up on other tests after drinking. Alcohol can be detected in a urine test between 12 and 48 hours […]

The faster alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream, the higher your BAC, and the longer it’ll take to sober up — especially if you keep drinking. BAC is the amount of alcohol in your blood compared to the amount of water in your blood. In the United States, you’re considered legally drunk if you have […]

You’ll start noticing the milder effects of alcohol within 15 to 45 minutes of sipping (think change in mood and maybe you’ll feel a little warm). Here’s everything you need to know — from what counts as drunk, to how your body processes booze, to how long the alcohol effects hang around. The following table […]

Blood alcohol content (BAC), also known as a blood alcohol level, is the amount of alcohol in your blood. Determining exactly how long alcohol is detectable in the body depends on many variables, including which kind of drug test is being used. Alcohol can be detected for a shorter time with some tests but can be […]

Also known as your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, .08 percent counts as drunk from a legal perspective. Once your BAC hits .08 percent, you’ll have the tell-tale signs of being drunk. You’ll have trouble with things like speech, balance, coordination, and reaction times. BTW, tolerance often goes hand-in-hand with dependence, which is one of […]

These stem from physiological responses to the presence of alcohol in your digestive and urinary systems, like your stomach, kidneys, and bloodstream. Congeners are chemical by-products of the fermentation process that gives alcoholic drinks their distinctive flavor. These symptoms vary from person to person and can range in intensity from mild to severe. If you’re […]

Another lifestyle factor that can influence the average lifespan of an alcoholic is their level of physical activity. Alcoholics are often lethargic and may not engage in regular exercise. This can lead to a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Jace joined Hemet Valley Recovery in 2006 after she graduated from 4-D […]

Prednisone use may cause gastrointestinal problems, such as peptic ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. Symptoms of peptic ulcers can include stomach discomfort, indigestion, and heartburn. Alcohol in large amounts can also irritate the stomach lining. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for […]