11. Can a problem drinker simply cut down? It depends. If that person has been diagnosed as an alcoholic, the answer is “no.” Alcoholics who try to cut down on Read More
12. If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it? This can be a challenge. An alcoholic can’t be forced to get help except under certain circumstances, such as a traffic violation Read More
13. What is a safe level of drinking? For most adults, moderate alcohol use–up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older Read More
14. Is it safe to drink during pregnancy? No, alcohol can harm the baby of a mother who drinks during pregnancy. Although the highest risk is to babies whose mothers Read More
15. Does alcohol affect older people differently? Alcohol’s effects do vary with age. Slower reaction times, problems with hearing and seeing, and a lower tolerance to alcohol’s effects put Read More
16. Does alcohol affect women differently? Yes, alcohol affects women differently than men. Women become more impaired than men do after drinking the same amount of alcohol, even Read More
17. Is alcohol good for your heart? Studies have shown that moderate drinkers are less likely to die from one form of heart disease than are people who do Read More
18. When taking medications, must you stop drinking? Possibly. More than 150 medications interact harmfully with alcohol. interactions may result in increased risk of illness, injury, and even death. Alcohol’s Read More