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ALCOHOL
The Best Ways to Stop Kids from Binge Drinking
Training bartenders and banning two-for-one sales can help limit underage drinking in high school and college students.
Alcohol Use Assessment
Take the AssessmentMost adults who drink alcohol are moderate drinkers. They are at low risk of having a dependence on alcohol. Bit if you are worried about your drinking, this tool will help you find out if you have a problem with alcohol.
When Mom Is Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Keeping an elderly parent away from the bottle is sad but necessary. Here’s how to go about helping your mother (or father) if she is drinking too much alcohol.
Brain Activity Predicts Promiscuity and Problem Drinking
MRIs of young adults produce images of the biological activity behind risk-taking.
Alcohol Does More Harm than Heroin and Crack
Legal drugs are the deadliest.
Drug Interactions with Alcohol
Few people know that alcohol interactions with medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, blood thinners, and Viagra can be very dangerous.
What Kind of Drinker Are You?
Know your pattern and see if you need to adjust.
Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking
Alcohol is considered a drug because it depresses the central nervous system and can disrupt mental and motor skills. It can also damage internal organs when used excessively.
Alcoholism and Family History
Genetics can play a part in whether you have problems with alcohol. But many other factors also have an influence.
What You Can Expect from Alcohol Withdrawal
Withdrawal can start 6 to 24 hours after your last drink and usually eases after a few days.
Are You Ready for Cars That Automatically Stop Drunk Drivers?
An alcohol sensor connected to an ignition switch could stop most drunk driving.
Cost of Drinking Calculator
Drinking can be an expensive habit. You may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, but think about how much you spend on alcohol each week. It can add up.
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One drink is one 12-ounce bottle or can of beer or wine cooler; one 5-ounce glass of wine; or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. The amount of alcohol in any size drink will vary based on the amount of alcohol in the drink. For example, the amount of alcohol in a 12-ounce beer can vary from 4% to 6% or more.
A 750 ml bottle of wine contains about 5 5-ounce glasses. A liter bottle contains about 6 glasses.
A fifth of distilled spirits contains about 25 1-ounce shots. A quart contains about 32 shots, and a liter contains about 33 shots.