JBR Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine and Dental Sciences

Alcohol Effects

 Every person is different; therefore, the effects of alcohol vary from person to person. While some people may be able to limit their drinking, others have a difficult time controlling their alcohol consumption. In order to fully understand the consequences of drinking, you should first know what constitutes as a drink. One drink is recognized as: 12 fluid ounces of beer – approximately five percent alcohol Eight to nine fluid ounces of malt liquor – about seven percent alcohol Five fluid ounces of wine – roughly 12 percent alcohol One and one-half ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (vodka, rum, gin, tequila, whisky, etc.) – an estimated 40 percent alcohol The effects of alcohol can be influenced by a number of risk factors such as the amount consumed, individual’s medical history, tolerance to alcohol, as well as other drugs – legal or illegal – mixed with alcohol. If you or a loved one is experiencing the effects of alcohol, it’s time to get help. Our treatment professionals can put you in touch with top-rated alcohol rehab facilities that will assist you in getting your life back on track. Contact us now to discover treatment programs and other resources for your recovery. A person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) determines the effect of alcohol on the central nervous system. Those who have built up a tolerance to alcohol can drink more than those with a lower tolerance level. Depending on your BAC, you can experience an array of side effects that range from minor complications to more severe ones. For example, lower BAC percentages tend to come with temporary side effects that subside within a few hours. However, as BAC percentages increase, the symptoms become much more serious and can be life-threatening.  

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