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- Q Is binge drinking more dangerous for girls?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineBinge drinking is bad for any teen's health, but do girls face greater risks than boys? In this video, Dr. Robin Miller discusses the disturbing findings that show why girls (and their parents) need to be particularly concerned. Full Answer
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- Q Can weekend binge-drinking lead to lasting liver damage?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineAlcohol can damage the liver with or without chronic use. Watch this video, as Robin Miller, MD, explains why and defines how many drinks is considered binge drinking. Full Answer
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- Q What medication can I take for alcohol dependency if I have liver disease?
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Dr. Howard Shaffer, Addiction MedicineBaclofen (Lioresal) is a muscle relaxant, which might be a choice for treating alcohol dependence in some people. Heavy alcohol intake is a leading cause of liver disease; however, many of the currently available anti-craving medications cannot... Full Answer
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- Q What is alcohol abuse?
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Alcohol abuse occurs when a person engages in excessive drinking that results in health or social problems. Alcohol may continue to be abused despite serious adverse health, personal, work-related and financial consequences. Alcohol abusers, however,... Full Answer
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- Q How does binge drinking affect the body?
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Binge drinking involves excessive alcohol consumption, making the effects on the body more pronounced than with moderate alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant. It slows heart rate, respiration, and reaction time. Psychologically, it may decrease... Full Answer
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- Q How can I protect my children from binge drinking?
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Discussing the dangers of binge drinking, and alcohol in general, can help protect your child. Children are not as likely to drink alcohol if they have talked about the subject as part of a strong relationship with their parents. Providing a good role... Full Answer
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- Q Can binge drinking have long-term effects on my brain?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineBinge drinking and excessive drinking are not good for any part of the body, but is the damage permanent? In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains what happens to your brain when you consume large amounts of alcohol. Full Answer
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- Q How can women reduce risk of injury or illness from drinking alcohol?
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To reduce your risk of injury or illness caused by drinking alcohol: Don't binge drink. If you do choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. This is defined as up to one drink a day for women or two for men. Don’t drink at all if you are... Full Answer
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- Q How can binge drinking affect the health of women and girls?
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Binge drinking for women is defined as consuming four or more alcohol drinks (beer, wine, or liquor) in one occasion. Binge drinking is a dangerous behavior but is not widely recognized as a women’s health problem. Drinking too much --... Full Answer
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- Q How much alcohol is considered moderate drinking?
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Moderate drinking as it relates to alcohol consumption is considered 2 drinks/day for men; 1 for women. One drink contains 14 grams of alcohol meaning: one 12 oz beer (5% alcohol), one 5 oz glass of wine (12%) and one 1.5 oz of hard liquor (40% or 80... Full Answer
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