Alcohol Allergy vs. Alcohol Intolerance Alcohol intolerance can result in immediate, uncomfortable reactions after drinking alcohol. The most common symptoms are a stuffy nose and skin flushing.1 Alcohol intolerance is a genetic condition in which the body can’t break down alcohol efficiently. The only way to avoid these uncomfortable reactions is by not drinking....

How Alcohol Affects Your Skin The link between alcohol and acne isn’t black and white. Drinking isn’t the direct cause of acne, nor does it worsen acne. However, drinking alcohol does affect other bodily systems that can contribute to the development of acne. Acne is caused by the overproduction of sebum (oil that lubricates...

What is Considered Long-Term, Heavy Drinking? Alcohol is an intoxicating chemical that can affect health. In 2019, almost 15 million people in the United States had an alcohol use problem.2 Globally, 3 million deaths occur every year from harmful alcohol use.2 The following all influence how a person responds to alcohol: How much a...

Key Takeaways Alcohol can negatively affect a marriage in many ways Divorcing an alcoholic is usually reasonably straightforward unless other factors like child custody are involved Divorcing an alcoholic can be challenging due to legal issues and emotions It’s estimated that marriages end in divorce 50 percent of the time when one of the...

What is a Weekend Alcoholic? A weekend alcoholic drinks lightly or moderately throughout the week, or not at all, and binge drinks on the weekends. Binge drinking is the consumption of many alcoholic beverages in a short time. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, among the 138.5 million alcohol...

Key Takeaways MIP laws, also called underage drinking laws, apply to everyone under 21 caught consuming alcohol with only a few specific exceptions There are three types of possession: actual, consumption, and constructive Most states have MIP laws—some are less restrictive than others Penalties for violating MIP laws vary from state to state and...

How Many Drinks is .08? Do you ever wonder how much alcohol it takes to get drunk? If so, you’re not alone. The United States has set a legal consumption limit of alcohol at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08.1  United States legislators put this measure in place to discourage alcohol-impaired driving and...

What is Tequila? Is it a Stimulant? Tequila shots are one of the most popular distilled spirits in the world. However, the famous drink comes with numerous deep-rooted myths. One misconception is that tequila is a stimulant rather than a depressant.  Most myths attached to tequila are untrue, including the one above. We’ll discuss...

Carrying too much weight is never healthy, but it’s especially risky when the extra weight is in your midsection. Some people who frequently drink beer gain this weight and refer to it as a beer belly. You can feel subcutaneous fat when you pinch the excess skin in the abdomen. Fat deep inside the...

Small amounts of whiskey have been shown to possibly have some health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Some research suggests it can also help prevent cancer and other diseases.11 Because whiskey is an alcoholic beverage, moderate drinking is the safest way to consume it. Drinking too much whiskey can...