21. LifeBytes - Alcohol alcohol and your health. alcohol and your health Drinking too much over along period of time is bad for your health. alcohol can harm almost every part http://www.lifebytes.gov.uk/alcohol/alc_health.html

Binge drinking is when you drink a lot in one go. It is very risky because too much alcohol can cause you to become unconscious or get alcohol poisoning. This is much more likely to happen in young people than adults. It's also easy to have an accident or do something really stupid when you get that drunk. Drinking too much over a long period of time is bad for your health. Alcohol can harm almost every part of the body. Click to find out what it does.

22. AMA Youth Health | Alcohol Call your local Community health Centre (look under health Services in the information alcohol and Drug Information Service in your state or territory http://www.ama.com.au/youth/code/alcohol.html

Alcohol and Your Health Main page Alcohol Cannabis Depression ... Stress Alcohol Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in Australia. People drink to relax, celebrate, have fun, gain confidence and forget problems. It is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the activity of the brain and the central nervous system. In moderation alcohol is not harmful to most people. However, excessive drinking can cause a number of social, personal and health problems. When people are not 100% in control of their speech, movement and judgement it can lead to accidents, drink driving, unsafe sex, assault, self-harm or overdose. For some, drinking can jeopardise their job, relationships, and cause legal or financial difficulties. Alcohol in the body After the first drink is swallowed the alcohol travels to the stomach and small intestine, where 90% of the alcohol passes through into the blood stream. The remaining 10% of alcohol leaves the body quickly through breath, sweat and urine.

23. Department Of Veterans Affairs: The Right Mix - Home Page The results of The Right Mix your health and alcohol evaluation are in and theysend a clear message DON’T STOP. Click here to find out more. http://www.therightmix.gov.au/

Information Standard Drinks Guide Health and Lifestyle About the Project ... Site Map Site last updated Monday 15 August 2005 Click here to assess your drinking Alcohol is just part of the mix in a healthy lifestyle that includes good diet, regular exercise and low risk drinking. What is low risk drinking? Click here to find out As you get older your body doesn't handle alcohol like it used to. Click here to find out more Thinking of doing something about your drinking? Are you concerned about a family member or mate? Click on the links below to: The results of The Right Mix: Your Health and Alcohol evaluation are in and they send a clear message: DON’T STOP Click here to find out more Have you got these Right Mix materials? Alcohol screen for health providers and veterans - Click here for more information Standard drinks measurement glass - Click here for more information Click here to subscribe to the Right Mix Newsletter You are twice as likely to have a car accident if your blood alcohol concentration is .05? Yes No Contact Us

24. Alcohol, Diabetes And You - Health Information health information discussing the effects of consuming alcohol if you are diabetic . When alcohol affects your brain, you feel or act drunk. http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/diabetes/alc-diab-u.html

Go to PDF Version Alcohol, Diabetes and You WHAT ABOUT YOU? How much alcohol do you usually drink? drinks per day drinks per week What do you drink? When do you drink alcohol? [ ] before a meal [ ] after a meal [ ] with a meal other Do you check your blood glucose when you drink alcohol? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, when? WHY LEARN ABOUT ALCOHOL? Alcohol can make blood glucose too high or too low. You need to know when and how to drink to keep your diabetes under control. Alcohol has calories. You should fit these calories into your food plan, especially if you want to lose weight. You need to know if and when it is safe for you to drink alcohol. ALCOHOL AND YOUR BODY Alcohol goes from your stomach straight into your blood. The alcohol in your bloodstream is highest 30 to 90 minutes after drinking. Your liver slowly breaks down alcohol. If you weigh 150 pounds, it takes about 2 hours to break down one drink. Two drinks take twice as long, or 4 hours. If you drink alcohol faster than your body breaks it down, the alcohol stays in your blood and affects other body parts. When alcohol affects your brain, you feel or act drunk.

25. Alcohol And Your Health: Less Is More When It Comes To Healthy Living Photo of a lady sipping wine, alcohol and your health less is more when it comesto healthy living What alcohol can add to your health. Heart help http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1121774146210&pa

26. Adult Health Advisor 2005.2: Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism) You must stop drinking alcohol. your health care provider can help you quitdrinking and recover from problems caused by alcohol. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_aldep_bha.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Smart Moms, Healthy Babies Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism) What is alcohol dependence? Alcohol dependence (alcoholism) is a disease that includes: the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get high a strong urge to drink not being able to control your drinking even though you know that it is harmful withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, and shakiness when you stop drinking. Signs that you have lost control over your use of alcohol include: not being able to limit your drinking even when you try having problems at work or with friends or family because of your alcohol use spending a lot of time and energy drinking alcohol or getting over its effects.

27. Women's Health Advisor 2005.2: Drug, Alcohol, And Tobacco Use During Pregnancy Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can harm your body and mind. Ask your health careprovider before you take any drug for a headache, cold, cough, http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/wha_drugs_crs.htm

Women's Health Topics Health Topics A-Z Women's Health Program Smart Moms, Healthy Babies ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Women's Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use During Pregnancy What is substance abuse during pregnancy? Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can harm your body and mind. If you are pregnant, these substances can also hurt your baby. They enter the baby's blood through the placenta. They can cause mental problems, birth defects, and problems before, during, and after birth. What about street drugs? Any street drug, especially one that can cause addiction, is dangerous. You are addicted if you cannot carry out your usual daily activities without it. If you are addicted to heroin or cocaine, your baby can become addicted. The baby will then have withdrawal symptoms after birth. You may neglect your own health care, increasing your unborn baby's risk. Even if you just use drugs sometimes, you are at risk because the effects of drugs can be so harmful. Street drugs can cause you to have flashbacks, convulsions, heart attacks, violent behavior, and lung failure causing death. Use of street drugs can increase the risk of losing the baby, delivering the baby too soon, and having a small baby. Some babies may die while inside the uterus, and others may die after delivery. The babies who survive may have lifelong physical, behavioral, and emotional problems. They may have brain, liver, kidney, or bone marrow damage. They may be unusually fussy and may have uncontrollable body movements. Drugs can also cause premature separation of the placenta, which can cause sudden massive bleeding (hemorrhage). This bleeding can put the lives of you and your baby in danger.

28. U Of T Health Service - Alcohol And Your Health: It's A Question Of Balance alcohol And your health It s A Question Of Balance. your neighbor just boughta case of red wine. For general information on alcohol and health, visit http://www.utoronto.ca/health/healthtips/alcohol/alcohol.htm

Contact Us Search Home Services Offered ... Forms Your neighbor just bought a case of red wine. He says the red stuff is good for the heart. He saw it on TV. It's the alcohol in beer, wine or distilled spirits that can have a protective effect against heart disease and stroke in older adults. It's not related to the color or type of beverage you drink. Your neighbor says that three drinks a day keeps the blood thin and the heart strong. The protective effect of beverage alcohol can be achieved with as little as one drink every other day. More than two drinks a day can increase your risk of health problems in the short-term and the long run. There are guidelines based on scientific research that can help you reduce the risk of alcohol problems. It's your health, It's your choice Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Drink no more than 2 standard drinks* on any day. (* 1 Standard Drink contains 13.6 grams of alcohol) 12 oz. regular-strength beer (5% alcohol) 1.5 oz. spirits (40% alcohol)

29. 040605 - Alcohol And Your Health: It's That Time Of Year Again - Vermont Departm Thursday, April 7, is alcohol Screening Day, and the Vermont Department of Healthis urging Vermonters to take a quiz at www.alcoholScreening.com to learn http://www.healthyvermonters.info/admin/releases/2005/040605alcohol.shtml

ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES For Immediate Release: April 6, 2005 Contact: Communication Office How about checking your use of alcohol in your daily life? Are you drinking more or less than you were a year ago? And how is that related to your efforts to stay healthy? Thursday, April 7, is Alcohol Screening Day, and the Vermont Department of Health is urging Vermonters to take a quiz at www.AlcoholScreening.org to learn how alcohol might be affecting their health. The website asks 12 questions, and the feedback it provides, based on your answers, could guide you to a healthier future. Most adults who drink alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) consume safe amounts. For others, unsafe drinking patterns increase their risk for injury, illness or future alcohol problems. These problems can creep up, however, and an annual screening can help you spot difficulties before harm is done. Many Vermonters are not aware of how their own alcohol consumption compares to that of other people. The screening website will tell you how your level of consumption compares with the general adult population. Health guidelines suggest that men should drink no more than two alcoholic drinks a day, and women no more than one. Women should not drink at all during pregnancy or if they are planning to become pregnant in the immediate future. (One drink equals a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a cocktail with one and a half ounces of 80-proof liquor.) By law, anyone under the age of 21 should not drink.

30. Alcohol Drinking Health Information From BUPA A little alcohol may help protect your heart, strengthen bones, alcohol andyour health It s official a little bit of your favourite tipple does you http://www.bupa.com.hk/eng/tips/alcohol.asp

search 18 Sep 2005 health tips alcohol and your health Alcohol and Your Health It's official - a little bit of your favourite tipple does you good. Recent studies suggest a glass or two of wine or beer a day (any alcohol has a similar effect) may well help to protect your heart, strengthen your bones and boost your immune system - even possibly adding to your defences against some types of cancer. But the key to getting these benefits is to drink sensibly. Regular heavy drinking can lead to dependency, damage internal organs and impair your mental health. It can also wreak havoc both at home and at work, and dramatically increase your risk of accidents and injuries. Tips for drinking sensibly Women are advised to drink no more than two units of alcohol per day and men no more than three units, with at least two drink-free days for everyone every week. (One unit = a small glass of wine/half a pint of normal strength beer or lager/a single pub measure of spirits).

31. Alcohol And Your Health - Where Do You Draw The Line? alcohol and your health Where Do You Draw the Line? Apr 8, 2005, 0355 Helping Patients With alcohol ProblemsA health Practitioner s Guide (NIAAA http://www.rxpgnews.com/medicalnews/health/article_1034.shtml

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32. Alcohol And Your Health: Weighing The Pros And Cons - OhioHealth For every study that confirms the benefits of alcohol, another outlines the risks.So should you stop drinking? Take a look at the facts. http://www.ohiohealth.com/healthreference/reference/1DAD3B4B-8B1C-4D0C-A40BEC54E

33. Alcohol And Your Health: How Much Is Too Much? Dr.Wynnie Chan looks at the acceptable limits of alcohol consumption and some ofthe effects moderate and excessive drinking can have on your health. http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/ghealth/discon/articles/0,,181033_182492,00.htm

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34. Alcohol And Your Health - A Question Of Balance alcohol and your health A Question of Balance. • Back to Main Page. There hasbeen some debate over the years about alcohol and its protective effects on http://www.healthunit.org/alcoholdrug/alcohol/yourhealth.htm

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit - Home Page About us Careers Contact Us Home Page Press Releases Search About Alcohol Host Liability 'Speed' Cocaine ... Links Alcohol and Your Health - A Question of Balance Back to Main Page There has been some debate over the years about alcohol and its protective effects on the heart. But, how could this be? We have always been taught that too much alcohol is bad for us and that a drink could only cause us problems. In reality, both arguments are true. Alcohol has shown to have some protective effects associated with heart disease for people over 45 years of age. However, the amount of alcohol needed to achieve these benefits is not very much. A "standard" drink* every two days is sufficient. Scientists also agree that if a person is already abstaining from drinking alcohol, there is no need to pick up the habit. Just living a healthy lifestyle; like eating according to the Canada's Food Guide, getting regular exercise, and not smoking give you the same and even more protection against heart and other physical diseases. But, what if you drink a little more than that? How much is too much? Researchers have come up with these guidelines to help people enjoy alcohol without putting themselves at higher risk for diseases or injuries.

35. Alcohol And Your Health - Gesa What are the early signs of health problems due to alcohol? Don t drinkalcohol to quench your thirst. Use nonalcoholic drinks. http://www.nevdgp.org.au/geninf/gastro/alcohol.htm

36. Alcohol And Your Health The fact is, it’s the alcohol itself that can have a protective effect againstheart disease and stroke in older adults – not the colour or type of wine, http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/alcohol/balance.asp

About Us Media Releases Advisories Health Information ... County of Lambton Community Health Services Department 160 Exmouth St. Point Edward, ON, Canada phone: (519) 383-8331 fax: (519) 383-7092 toll free: 1-800-667-1839 Email Us Forest Office 59 King Street West Forest, ON, Canada phone: (519) 786-2148 fax: (519) 786-2149 Employment Opportunities Corporate Website Home Health Information Alcohol and Your Health This page was reviewed or revised on Friday, March 07, 2003. Your neighbour just bought a case of red wine. He says the red stuff is good for the heart. He saw it on TV. Your neighbour says that three drinks a day keeps the blood thin and the heart strong. The fact is, the protective effect of beverage alcohol can be achieved with as little as one drink every other day. And more than two drinks a day can increase your risk of health problems in the short-term and the long run. The fact is, there are guidelines based on scientific research that can help you reduce the risk of alcohol problems.

37. Teenage Binge Drinking, Effects Of Alcohol, Facts About Alcohol At SAMHSA's NCAD US Department of health and Human Services and SAMHSA s National Clearinghouse For alcohol affects your brain. Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of http://www.health.org/govpubs/ph323/

Skip Navigation Site Map Help Account ... NCADI Home Your browser does not support JavaScript Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol SlangBooze, Sauce, Brews, Brewskis, Hooch, Hard Stuff, Juice Alcohol affects your brain. Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of coordination, poor judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses, and even blackouts. Alcohol affects your body. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body. It is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and can increase your risk for a variety of life-threatening diseases, including cancer. Alcohol affects your self-control. Alcohol depresses your central nervous system, lowers your inhibitions, and impairs your judgment. Drinking can lead to risky behaviors, such as driving when you shouldn’t, or having unprotected sex. Alcohol can kill you. Drinking large amounts of alcohol at one time or very rapidly can cause alcohol poisoning, which can lead to coma or even death. Driving and drinking also can be deadly. In 2002, 29 percent of drivers age 15 to 20 who died in traffic accidents had been drinking alcohol. Alcohol can hurt youeven if you're not the one drinking.

38. Alcohol Consumption, Facts About Alcohol Abuse At SAMHSA's NCADI and your health Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2000 alcohol Portion If you take medications, ask your health care provider for advice about http://www.health.org/nongovpubs/aldietguide/

Skip Navigation Site Map Help Account ... NCADI Home Your browser does not support JavaScript Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2000 Alcohol Portion If You Drink Alcoholic Beverages, Do So in Moderation Full Report is available here Table of Contents http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/DIETGD.PDF Alcoholic beverages supply calories but few nutrients. Alcoholic beverages are harmful when consumed in excess, and some people should not drink at all. Excess alcohol alters judgment and can lead to dependency and a great many other serious health problems. Taking more than one drink per day for women or two drinks per day for men (see box) can raise the risk for motor vehicle crashes, other injuries, high blood pressure, stroke, violence, suicide, and certain types of cancer. Even one drink per day can slightly raise the risk of breast cancer. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy increases risk of birth defects. Too much alcohol may cause social and psychological problems, cirrhosis of the liver, inflammation of the pancreas, and damage to the brain and heart. Heavy drinkers also are at risk of malnutrition because alcohol contains calories that may substitute for those in nutritious foods. If adults choose to drink alcoholic beverages, they should consume them only in moderation (see box)- and with meals to slow alcohol absorption. Drinking in moderation may lower risk for coronary heart disease, mainly among men over age 45 and women over age 55.

39. SCI Update - Spring 2003: Research alcohol and your health After SCI. Resources on this topic are listed at the end Although most of us know that overuse of alcohol can have severe health http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/sci/updates/03sp_alchohol.html

Home Site Map Make a Gift Contact Info ... UWCORR Research: Spinal Cord Injury Update SCI Home SCI Forum SCI Update Newsletter SCI Pamphlets ... SCI Research Spring 2003 Alcohol and Your Health After SCI Resources on this topic are listed at the end of this report People drink for many reasons, perhaps most commonly because alcohol in low doses produces pleasant relaxing effects and reduces inhibition. These positive effects are reversed, however, after more than 2 to 3 drinks. And although people may think they need alcohol to be relaxed and sociable, researchers have found that given the right social situation, such as a party, people experience the same enjoyable effects even if their drinks contain nothing more than the taste of alcohol. According to the Surgeon General, "normal" drinking is not more than one drink per day for women or two drinks per day for men. (One drink equals about 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or one ounce of hard liquor.) Normal drinking can be a healthy choice for some people: it seems to reduce the risk for coronary heart disease (including heart attack) and stroke by about 20-40% in the non-spinal-injured population. Drinking more than the Surgeon General recommends increases the risk for stroke and for developing cancer of the liver, mouth, throat, larynx and esophagus. Heavy drinking can damage the liver and pancreas. Alcohol irritates the lining of the esophagus and stomach, increasing the risk for inflammation, tearing (ulceration) and bleeding of the stomach lining. Over time, heavy drinking can damage the brain and impair memory and thinking. "Binge" drinking—defined as more than four drinks at a time— dramatically increases the risk of falls, car crashes and other injuries. Many people believe that because they no longer feel drunk after more than 3 to 4 drinks, alcohol is not harming them. This is not true: even when the awareness of drinking too much becomes dim, the damage to organ systems continues unabated.

40. Alcohol : Directgov - Health And Well-being Large amounts of alcohol drunk in one session can put a strain on your liver drink four or more units a day there is an increasing risk to your health. http://www.direct.gov.uk/HealthAndWellBeing/HealthyLiving/HealthyLivingArticles/

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