Facts About Binge Drinking
Not many people realize that someone who drinks four martinis with dinner or seven or eight beers during a sports game is considered a binge drinker. If you were to ask someone what binge drinking means, they would probably mention things like taking too many shots, drinking too much beer, or other examples of excessive […]
Is Moonshine Dangerous?
Yes, moonshine poses significant dangers you won’t encounter with regulated spirits. Uncontrolled distillation produces unpredictable methanol concentrations, up to 2.8% in tested samples, where just 10 ml can cause permanent blindness or death. You’re also risking lead contamination, found in 58.3% of analyzed moonshine, often leaching from improvised equipment like car radiators. With alcohol content […]
Benefits of No Alcohol: Timeline
Regardless of why someone decides to quit drinking, knowing what to expect and having the benefits of a no-alcohol timeline in mind to follow and measure progress can help keep them strong and remind them what they have to gain by overcoming alcohol addiction. Whether you occasionally drink, binge drink, or are struggling with alcohol […]
Long-Term Alcohol Abuse and Erectile Dysfunction
Alcohol and Erectile Dysfunction Alcohol has a reputation for increasing sexual desire, but for men, alcohol, heavy drinking, and long-term alcohol abuse are more likely to lead to erectile dysfunction rather than satisfaction. Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is the inability to achieve an erection or maintain one long enough to reach an orgasm. To achieve […]
Is Alcohol a Depressant?
Many people are shocked to learn that alcohol is a depressant, especially in the United States, where drinking is considered a social affair, with many becoming dependent on alcohol to help them celebrate special occasions and enjoy themselves. While a small amount of alcohol can cause excitement and stimulation, ultimately, alcohol affects the brain’s functioning […]
Alcohol and Diabetes
The human body is a well-oiled machine that relies on a chemical balance to function correctly; both alcohol and diabetes upset that balance, and when they are combined, the results can be dangerous. Diabetes, like alcohol use disorder, is a chronic condition that requires ongoing attention and care. Alcohol consumption can interfere with that care […]
Drinking Hand Sanitizer: Warnings and Dangers
What Happens if You Drink Hand Sanitizer? Drinking hand sanitizer can cause side effects ranging from headaches, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain to blindness and death. During the Sars Cov-2 Coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraged people to use hand sanitizer to maintain hand hygiene when soap and […]
Does Alcohol Cause Brain Damage?
Most people are familiar with the immediate effects and dangers of drinking, but few understand how long-term alcohol abuse can cause brain damage with other permanent effects. Researchers have been able to study alcohol-related brain changes and damage in people who consumed alcohol in varying amounts and different lengths of time. People who were light […]
Mixing Alcohol and Antidepressants: The Dangers
Many people with depression and anxiety use alcohol to self-medicate and feel good. The unfortunate truth is that alcohol increases depression and despair, leading to a vicious cycle of worsening symptoms of depression and abusing alcohol to escape. If people seek professional help and take antidepressants, many find it challenging to give up their alcohol […]