Alcohol Facts
Understanding the facts about alcohol can help shape an effective testing program regardless of the industry.
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The effects of alcohol are not just limited to blurry vision, slurred speech, and hangovers. This section covers the many effects alcohol can have on your body. Read more...
Alcohol Poisoning occurs in different ways. It can be accidental as when a child consumes household products containing alcohol. However, the most common form of alcohol poisoning is drinking too much too quickly. Read more...
"Binge drinking", "heavy drinking", "extreme drinking", and "benders" all refer to different forms of excessive alcohol consumption. Exact definitions are without consensus across different countries and cultures. Notably, heavy drinkers define "binge drinking" more liberally than do light drinkers. In the US, the rapid downing of 5 or more drinks by a man and 4 by a woman constitutes a "binge". Read more...
There are many important factors and circumstances that affect blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Read more...
After alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream it leaves the body in two ways. A total of about ten percent leaves through the breath, perspiration, and urine. The remainder is broken down through the process known as metabolism. Read more...
There are many myths these about drinking. To learn the truth about many of these myths read more..