Author: James Anderson

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 […]

Of course, it does, if you’re a coffee drinker considering that’s what the caffeine in your coffee does to your body also. Caffeine is also a stimulant, like Adderall, and stimulates the central nervous system. It helps the mind to focus and “wake up.” This is where the danger comes into play. In this article, […]

You’re also more likely to have memory, concentration and coordination issues when you have a hangover. In general, the severity of your symptoms depends on how much you drank and for how long. Some companies use misleading advertising to claim that their products can prevent hangovers. To rebalance them, you could drink a sports drink […]

This CME/CE credit opportunity is jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and NIAAA. Differences between the two cerebral hemispheres can easily be seen in patients with damage to one hemisphere but not the other (from stroke, trauma, or tumor). Patients with left hemispheric damage often have problems with language; patients with right hemispheric […]

For instance, a worried husband may voice his concerns when he sees his wife pouring wine after work every day. And when this dynamic is present in your relationship, it can lead to frequent, full-blown arguments about alcohol use. Or do you feel like you can’t seem to have a single good day anymore, no […]