Many people deny that their alcohol consumption is affecting their families or their lives. An alcohol evaluation is sometimes ordered after conviction for a DUI or by your primary care physician if she has concerns about your health because of...
Alcohol dependence and alcoholism are other names for alcohol addiction. The initial consequences of alcohol abuse tend to be mild and intermittent. Continued alcohol exposure builds tolerance, and the alcoholic may deny that drinking is causing...
The answer about whether dentures can cause a false positive result on a breath alcohol test depends on whether you ask criminal defense attorneys, law enforcement personnel or scientists. All agree that false teeth can affect the test, but some...
Many blood tests require fasting for a certain amount of time -- anywhere from six to 14 hours, depending on your doctor's instructions -- before you have your blood drawn. What you should eat before starting your fast varies according to the type...
Alcohol or drug addiction differs from substance abuse primarily in that addicts experience increased tolerance when using, and withdrawal symptoms when not using. That is, they require higher dosages of the substance to achieve the same high, and...
The Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) is a 22-item self test that asks about your drinking habits. MAST and its derivations are the de facto standard used by therapists to identify problematic drinking and alcoholism. Though the yes/no...
