Alcohol Abuse

In brewing beer, this has traditionally been accomplished by allowing the grain to germinate, or malt, which produces the enzyme amylase. When the malted grain is mashed, the amylase converts the remaining starches into sugars. Dishes using burning alcohol for culinary effects are called flambé. Methanol contains just one carbon and ethanol contains two carbon […]

When your liver finishes that process, alcohol gets turned into water and carbon dioxide. Dr. Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that alcohol has on your body. By adhering to the Dietary Guidelines, you can reduce the risk of harm to yourself or others. They also help fend off inflammation and support healthy metabolism. […]

If severe CNS depression is left untreated, it can be fatal for the person living with the condition. Naloxone is administered to people who are suffering from an opioid overdose. In certain cases, CNS depression could also be caused by a stroke, brain trauma, an aneurysm, or a tumor. Some research shows that even conditions […]

For example, some studies suggest that moderate alcohol drinking can affect fertility for some women. Research also shows that heavy drinking by men may lower testosterone levels and affect the making of sperm. When experts talk about the dire health consequences linked to excessive alcohol use, people often assume that it’s directed at individuals who […]

While moderate drinking doesn’t equal a health benefit, it also doesn’t seem to raise the risk of death by very much, the authors said. But heavier drinking is definitely dangerous, in their view. A JAMA review of 107 studies published from 1980 to 2021 found that occasional or low-volume drinkers did not have a lower […]

Young people are particularly susceptible to alcohol-related harm [20] and accordingly, youth suicides seem particularly amenable to alcohol policy changes such as drink-driving countermeasures and increasing the MLDA. Safety planning is a brief intervention to help individuals survive suicidal crises by having them develop a set of steps to reduce the likelihood of engaging in […]

Another approach that psychologists can teach is urge surfing, in which people ride out the urge to drink by focusing on their breathing, Witkiewitz says. The breathing practice provides a pause, allowing the patient to consider what they might want in that moment instead of alcohol, whether it’s personal connection with someone else, sleep, or […]

In addition, hydrogen ion concentration (i.e., acid-base balance) influences cell structure and permeability as well as the rate of metabolic reactions. The amounts of these substances must be held within very narrow limits, regardless of the large variations possible in their intake or loss. The kidneys are the organs primarily responsible for regulating the amounts […]

A person may feel intense back pain or pain in their genitals or stomach as the body attempts to pass the stone. If the body does not pass the stone, a person can develop a severe infection or blockage. Hematuria is the medical name for the presence of blood cells in urine (pee). Healthcare providers […]

If you have decided that you do have a drinking problem and you want to do something about it, there is a world of help available. The first step should be to contact your healthcare provider and be totally honest about your use of alcohol. Quitting alcohol suddenly can result in alcohol withdrawal symptoms that […]