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Differences between a mental and physical addiction to alcohol
Mental addiction to alcohol is characterized by craving; physical addiction occurs when your body becomes dependent on a ...
Alcohol detox timeline: How long to detox from alcohol?
The regular course of a typical alcohol detox is about three (3) days, but alcohol detox can be prolonged for up to two ...
Alcohol detox symptoms
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is characterized by central nervous system hyperactivity that occurs when an alcohol depende ...
Does alcohol get you high?
Yes, alcohol can make you feel euphoric, or "high". Here, we review how alcohol works to get you high and how to identif ...
How long does alcohol last in the body?
One unit of alcohol stays for about 2 hours in the body after consumption. But can effects of alcohol linger? We review ...
When drinking is a problem
Objective criteria exists to determine when recreational use of alcohol has become problem drinking. Guidelines and ques ...
Binge drinking among college students
Binge drinking is associated with a variety of health problems and is related to 1,800 student deaths and about 800K ass ...
How long does alcohol last?
Usually, alcohol remain in the body for about 2 hours, but this depends on several factors. Onset of effects generally o ...
Alcohol and the modern world (INFOGRAPHIC)
Get up-to-date on the definition of problem drinking and its associated harms worldwide. Statistics on alcohol use and a ...