A little alcohol now and then isn’t likely to cause lasting damage if your health is otherwise good. Most men define heavy drinking as having more than four drinks per day or 14 to 15 drinks in a week. Drinking too much alcohol can cause many mental and physical health problems: Liver damage Alcohol is […]
While it might not be the best for your mental or physical well-being to get drunk every weekend, moderate alcohol consumption can have significant health benefits. Be aware that benefits and risks associated with alcohol consumption vary depending on the individual’s body composition and type. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that moderate alcohol consumption […]
The second most commonly used substance in the United States is Alcohol, just behind tobacco. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 86% of Americans aged 18 and over reported having used alcohol at one time or another in their lives. While Alcohol can make someone happy, pleasant, and social for […]
Alcohol forms the main active ingredient in many of the most loved drinks. There are many types of alcohol, including beer, wine, spirits and liquors. All of them can cause alcohol intoxication or “drowsiness”. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is the chemical name for the alcohol we know and love. However, ethanol is just one type […]
