Alcoholism and alcohol dependency are the same thing. The difference between the two terms is that alcoholism is a term commonly used among the public and the media, while alcohol dependency is the clinical term used in the diagnosis of an alcohol...
The number of calories per alcoholic unit can be a useful way to compare drinks. One unit of alcohol is defined in United Kingdom labeling laws as a drink containing 10 milliliters of pure alcohol. A typical healthy adult can metabolize one unit...
Alcohol definitely affects the brain, report researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Side effects can be apparent after only a few drinks. Immediate side effects of drinking alcohol can include blurred...
Hand sanitizer is standard equipment in many purses, and its use skyrockets during flu season and during outbreaks of germ-related health problems. The Nielsen research company reports that in 2009, hand sanitizer revenue soared 70 percent over...
Teens and Drinking Even though alcohol is illegal to buy or possess if you are under age 21 in the United States, it is the most frequently abused drug by young people. Alcohol-related crashes are the second leading cause of teen death. And...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 51.6 percent of Americans describe themselves as current drinkers of alcohol. However, alcohol and certain medications can interact when ingested together. In fact, the National...
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism or alcohol dependence, causes physical and mental problems and disrupts social, family and job functioning. The disease involves physical and mental dependence on alcohol, according to Medline Plus....
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, or NIAAA, explains that alcohol addiction is a disease that includes the following symptoms: craving alcohol, not being able to control drinking behavior, physical dependence on alcohol and...
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 poisoning is a dangerous condition that occurs after drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. This condition is dangerous, potentially leading to brain damage, coma and even death. Since people with alcohol poisoning...
Ambien is a sedative prescribed for insomnia that can induce relaxation and sleep. Alcohol, a barbiturate also causes sedation, drowsiness and dizziness. However, when alcohol combines with the hypnotic Ambien, the interaction can cause severe...
Key components to alcohol dependence, reports the Mayo Clinic, is the inability to quit drinking, symptoms of withdrawal occurring during periods of abstinence and needing more alcohol to achieve the same level of intoxication. For those who abuse...
Many people drink alcohol occasionally. Although moderate drinking is probably safe and may even have some health benefits, heavy drinking causes many negative short-term and long-term effects. Learning the facts about alcohol can help people...
Americans drink the equivalent of 454 glasses of wine per person every year, and while that may seem like a lot, it breaks down to between one and two glasses of wine per day per person. Alcohol use has been much maligned in the United States in...
There is much debate concerning alcohol and its health benefits and detriments. The answer as to whether alcohol is good or bad seems to come down to the fact that alcohol in moderation has slight health benefits. For those with a history or...
Different types of antibiotics treat different types of bacterial infections. Some antibiotics carry warnings not to mix them with alcohol, while others do not. Drinking small amounts of alcohol is unlikely to be harmful with most antibiotics,...
Alcohol poisoning can occur when an excessive amount of alcohol is consumed in a short time. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol poisoning is serious and can be life-threatening. When large amounts of alcohol are ingested rapidly, the...
Alcohol is a drug with uses, side effects and the potential for dependency. When combined with other medications it can reduce the effectiveness of some and potentiate, or increase the effects, of others. Some medicines that may have dangerous...
The chemical that goes by the common name "alcohol" is more properly called ethanol, or ethyl alcohol. It's a popular drug, used socially to produce feelings of relaxation and reduce inhibitions. Sucrose, meanwhile, is the chemical name for table...
The connection between sucrose and alcohol is somewhat unclear. Some evidence suggests that persons with a strong preference for sugar are more likely to become addicted to alcohol. Some research also links sugar consumption to a family history of...
Although the relationship between alcohol and hypertension had long been suspected, it was not until 1987 when a meta-study published in the journal "Hypertension" unequivocally established that alcohol was independently linked to hypertension....
Alcohol abuse creates many serious health problems in the United States, where around 27 percent of adults fit the criteria for alcohol abuse, according to Mary McKinley in the June 2005 edition of Critical Care Nurse. Many people undergo alcohol...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2011 that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. High levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL -- also known as "bad" -- cholesterol put you at serious risk for developing...
An important amino acid that has a variety of different functions in the body, l-glutamine is found in many foods, including those that contain plant or animal protein. There is no minimum level of intake required for l-glutamine daily, but...
In our society, moderate drinking is acceptable, and sometimes, it's even encouraged. People give toasts at weddings while drinking champagne, friends share a bottle of wine at dinner and two guys split a six pack of beer while watching college...
The chemical 5-hydroxytryptophan, a precursor to serotonin, enters the body first from dietary sources as tryptophan. Both 5-HTP and alcohol interact with serotonin levels in your body. The "Neurotransmitter Review" notes that serotonin...
Alcohol is an acne-fighting ingredient that shows up on the labels of many over-the-counter skincare products, especially teen-targeted toners and pads used to degrease and disinfect blemish-prone skin. Alcohol is extremely drying and can cause...
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly one-fifth of the population over the age of 12 has participated in some level of binge drinking within 30 days of surveys taken in 2008 and 2007. Alcohol abuse crosses age and...
Alcohol detoxification is a term used when an alcoholic decides to rid his body of the effects of alcoholism. While an alcoholic is generally always labeled as one, he can go into rehabilitation and learn to reprogram his body to survive without...
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