Few people know that ethyl alcohol acts as a poisonous substance on the human body. However, this scientifically proven fact does not increase the number of tea totals. Someone drinks on major holidays, and those for whom Friday night is already a reason to throw a drink and don't want to hear about the dangers of alcoholic beverages. Doctors, who advocate a healthy lifestyle, figured out how often you can drink alcohol so that there are no noticeable negative consequences for the body.
The article shows the average values. Gender, age, weight, and the presence of diseases can change them in one direction or another.
Classification of drinkers in domestic narcology
Depending on the frequency and amount of alcohol consumption, experts divide people into five groups.
The word abstinence refers to abstinence from everything, including alcohol. Doctors call abstinent people who do not drink at all or who drink a glass of champagne several times a year. Non-drinkers often have three reasons to be sober:
- biological - allergy to alcohol, if even the use of a small dose leads to severe poisoning; Ethyl alcohol can also cause unusual intoxication when depression and depression occur instead of a mood elevation.
- medical - if you cannot drink due to illness;
- Behavior - A person has deliberately chosen not to drink a single gram of alcohol.
Some teetotalers can sometimes have a drink in order not to look like an outcast in the drinking company. But the dose of alcohol is very small, so they never get drunk. Most of the time, tea tellers find a reason not to be poured at all.
In this category, doctors classify people who do not consume more than 250 ml of vodka several times a year, but not more than once a month. Basically, in adulthood they begin to drink and observe rituals, but they do not enjoy drinking much, on the contrary, the next morning after a party they feel the symptoms of hangover. Therefore, by the age of forty, they often fall into the category of teetotalers and cannot even tolerate the smell of fumes.
This is the most controversial group, as there is no consensus on moderate and high doses of alcoholic beverages in the medical environment. Russian narcologists classify a moderately drinking person who drinks an average of 100-150 ml of vodka (maximum 400 ml) one to four times a month. These people are the organizers of parties and get-togethers with friends, because for them drinking alcohol means improving their mood.
Such people can take 200-300 ml of vodka once or twice a week (maximum 500 ml). Usually their alcoholic experience begins well before adulthood begins, and after a few years alcohol takes an important place in the system of life values. Psychological addiction to ethyl alcohol gradually forms, which indicates the first stage of alcoholism.
According to doctors, this group includes a person who drinks half a liter or more of vodka several times a week. He finds it difficult to suppress the urge to drink, alcohol becomes a priority in life. To reach the state of poisoning, you need to drink more and more. Constant consumption of such doses leads to sleep disorders, various diseases of internal organs and a deterioration in personality. No matter how much doctors don't want to spoil the statistics, but things have to be called by their proper names, this is alcoholism in the second phase of addiction.
If you recognize yourself in the last two items on the list, it is not too late to stop and stop the progression of the disease. You can start your journey to a sober lifestyle by taking medications that are freely available on the internet. They reduce alcohol cravings while helping the body get rid of alcoholic toxins.
World alcohol standards
The World Health Organization has defined a standard serving of alcohol called a drink or unit. This corresponds to the amount of a drink that contains 10 g of pure alcohol. A drink is, for example, a bottle (330 ml) of beer, 150 ml of dry wine or 45 ml of vodka or brandy.
You can determine the amount of ethanol in other beverages using the information on the label: displacement and strength in percent by volume.
Based on this standard, the WHO has developed a recommendation that minimizes the risk of complications in the form of somatic diseases and alcoholism:
- Men are advised not to drink more than 40 g of ethanol per day, which is equivalent to 100 g of vodka.
- The daily serving for women should not exceed 30 g of alcohol, that is, no more than 80 g of vodka or a glass of wine.
When asked how often one can drink alcoholic beverages, doctors answer that this should not be done every day, even if the dose is only one drink. On the contrary, breaks of at least two days are required between drinking alcohol.
Safe drinking is a relative concept
Based on the recommendations of reputable experts, a number of individual factors must be taken into account, on the basis of which even a standard serving once a week can have negative consequences for the drinker.
- Do not drink under a pretext for people who are allergic to ethanol or the components of alcoholic beverages (colorings, flavors), as well as for people with chronic diseases of the stomach, liver and other internal organs.
- It is not advisable that people with a genetic predisposition to alcoholism (one of the parents was drinking) become familiar with strong beverages at all.
- There is no concept of "safe drinking" for those under the age of the majority. Even one hundred grams of vodka once ingested can cause tremendous damage to a teenager's unshaped body.
- Doctors do not recommend drinking to pregnant women and nursing mothers, as it is harmful to the baby.
WHO doctors have come to the conclusion that an average person can drink 8 liters of alcohol in a year without harming their health. Statistics show that in Russia there are up to 18 liters of alcohol per drinker, that is, the norm is exceeded more than twice.
Debunking myths about the safety of low-alcohol beverages should help promote the culture of drinking. Often, alcoholism begins in women and adolescents with beer and cocktails who are confident that drinks with a weak degree will not do any harm.
Why is beer so popular?
A lot of people like this beer, which contains less alcohol than vodka.
“I drink beer, it's a low-alcohol drink. That's why I'm not addicted. "
It seems to a person who drinks beer that they are not afraid of beer alcoholism.
The man adds: “After all, there are people who drink vodka - they're alcoholics, not me. I have no problems".
However, these beliefs do not justify a person's beer alcoholism.
How often can you drink alcohol?
New year without the clink of champagne glasses. Wedding or birthday without toast. Meet friends without 100 grams of vodka or a bottle of beer. Family celebrations with tea alone. "Presentations" that do not contain a bottle of expensive wine or cognac of considerable age. No, this is not the post apocalypse world, this is just an existence where no one will drink alcohol. It's hard to imagine that at least some of the events modern humans are used to could happen without alcohol. However, no one will say that you can not drink at all - it is enough just to use strong drinks reasonably and not too often (the norm is definitely not every day). You can drink a small amount of beer, vodka or wine without harming your health and with pleasure.
As much as possible
The WHO standards define a standard dose of alcohol ("drink" or "unit") as a serving of alcohol that contains 10 grams of pure (96%) ethanol. There are special tables that can be used to calculate how much ethanol is in a particular drink based on the data provided by the manufacturer (each bottle contains information about the number of milliliters (grams) of alcohol and their strength in percent by volume). To simplify these calculations, we can say that, on average, the standard equivalent for a dose drink applies:
Objections of the beer opponents
With regular and uninhibited use, beer is very damaging to the heart: it becomes limp, enlarges, the heart cavities expand, the rhythm is disturbed. Beer contains female hormones, so over the years men who drink beer become feminine in both appearance and character.
Since getting used to beer is a fairly quick process, opponents of this drink warn that sooner or later you will stop thinking of yourself in the company of friends without a bottle of beer. Going into nature without alcohol becomes meaningless to you. Gradually there will be no alcohol-free leisure time in life.
Sounds scary. But after re-reading the arguments of the supporters, everything doesn't seem so bleak again. So who is right? Is it okay to drink beer or not?
The truth is probably somewhere in between. If you look closely at the arguments of the beer advocates, you will find that they mostly refer to small but regular beer consumption - no more than one bottle a day. If you start drinking this drink by the liter, there can be no talk of any benefit, but small doses 1-2 times a week (actually not every day) can really do more good than harm. And only drink quality beer, preferably freshly brewed and unfiltered - then the advantages are obvious.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages without harm to health
According to statistics, in 2020 Russia ranked 6th among the ten most drinking countries in the world. The average Russian man consumes 15. 1 liters of alcohol per year, and a woman 7. 8 liters. Vodka is the most popular in our country, but recently the use of wine has also increased. How often can you drink something and in what amount so as not to harm your health? What are the standards and rules for drinking alcohol? Read this article.
It is no secret that ethanol contained in alcoholic beverages, like a poison, has harmful effects on the human body. And despite the fact that this fact has long been scientifically proven, there is no increase in the number of people who lead a sober lifestyle in the world. Most don't even want to hear about the dangers of alcoholism as every weekend is a reason to drink. Even so, doctors continue to fight tirelessly for a healthy lifestyle and set ethanol standards for people who cannot negatively affect their health and well-being.
Classification of drinkers in domestic narcology
Experts have divided people into five groups, depending on the amount and frequency of alcoholic beverages consumed.
- Abstainers are people who are indifferent or negative about alcohol. The state of intoxication does not give them pleasure, causes physical discomfort, or is unacceptable for moral reasons. Teetotalers can be absolute, who categorically do not consume alcohol, and relatives who can afford to drink no more than 100 ml of low-alcohol drinks 2-3 times a year. Abstainers from the absolute group are also divided into three types. The first - biological - is allergic to alcohol or ailments after ingestion. The second - medicinally - strong drinks are prohibited due to an illness. The third - behavior - a person willfully reject alcohol simply because they have chosen to.
watch out! Sometimes teetotalers can afford a small dose of alcohol, but this is rare. They never get drunk and often find a reason not to drink.
- Accidental drinkers are people who have no cravings to drink, but cannot afford to drink up to 250 ml of strong drink more than once a month. The state of intoxication is weakly expressed and does not give them pleasure. Even after these people have drunk so little, hangover symptoms will appear the next morning. Therefore, at a more mature age, they often begin to belong to the abstinence group.
- Moderate drinkers are people who drink up to 400 ml of strong drinks 1 to 4 times a month. Drinkers in this category like to be intoxicated and often initiate libations in the company. In the medical field, there is no unequivocal opinion about high and moderate doses of alcohol, so this group is considered the most controversial: the consumption of alcoholic beverages for such people is considered a means of improving their mood.
- Systematic drinkers - people who consume up to 500 ml of alcohol with a frequency of up to twice a week. They use drunkenness to relax, have fun, and find a common language with the outside world. This category is characterized by alcohol abuse, which weakens self-control and behavioral disorders. Such people often hangover after parties and often start drinking from a young age, as a result of which they develop psychological alcohol addiction over time, making strong drinks an important place in their lives. The first phase of alcoholism begins here.
Symptoms of beer alcoholism
I'll give you specific symptoms of beer alcoholism
The symptoms of beer alcoholism are:
- A person often loses control over drinking beer. (drinks more than he should). Loss of control while drinking is the first sign of alcoholism.
- The person himself completely denies the presence of beer alcoholism.
- The addict defends and justifies his drinking in every possible way. Offers a million reasons "Why He Must Drink Beer".
Read the list below. If you have one or more symptoms, it clearly indicates that you have beer alcoholism.
- Your main reason for drinking beer is to relieve tension and relieve stress.
- When you are sobre, you are depressed and depressed when you don't drink beer. They are often irritated, sometimes even aggressive. All of this is due to the unpleasant non-use.
- You consume beer regularly and constantly (every day or every week).
- You can't just give up beer forever. You can't help but use it at all.
In addition to being aware of the presence of beer alcoholism, a person must investigate the negative consequences in the form of symptoms of alcoholism associated with drinking beer.
Learning to recognize withdrawal symptoms and to get through the withdrawal phase.
Drinking beer in moderation won't work, give up on this idea right away. I wrote about it in the article "Can you drink in moderation? "
A complete and unconditional abstinence from drinking beer and other alcohol is a prerequisite for sobriety.
However, this is not enough.
To get rid of beer alcoholism, you need to learn how to avoid alcohol breakdown.
A breakdown occurs when your state of mind becomes so "negative" that drinking beer seems like the only option. What should be done so as not to break loose and not drink beer? I wrote in the article "What is alcohol breakdown and how can you avoid it? "
It is of paramount importance to gain knowledge of your addiction in order to get rid of beer alcoholism.
Here's a step-by-step plan on how to get rid of beer alcoholism.
- Realize your addiction. Understand how to justify your addiction.
- Be aware of the problems caused by alcohol consumption.
- Learn about the negative effects of alcohol and know the signs and symptoms of alcoholism. You have a lot of information to read, so discontinue it immediately.
- Understand what the sobriety process looks like. Stopping drinking is not enough. You can't stop in a day. And you have to fight the consequences for more than a month.
- The most important skill you can learn along the way is avoiding stalling.
- The prerequisite is complete abstinence from drinking beer on the way to sobriety.
If you have any questions about beer alcoholism, you can always ask them in the comments.
Alcohol consumption per day
Large doses of alcohol are undoubtedly harmful: they are addictive and provoke the development of chronic diseases. But if you drink and know when to stop, you can avoid dire consequences. The main thing is to correctly calculate the measure.
Is there a safe amount of alcohol?
Due to the presence of a special enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase in the liver, the body can process a certain amount of alcohol without fatal health consequences. Everyone has their own rate: it depends on the amount of enzyme, metabolic characteristics, gender and age of the person.
Scientists from the World Health Organization were able to calculate the average safe dose. If you do not exceed the specified volume, you can avoid alcohol addiction and keep the liver, pancreas, heart and other organs healthy.
Alcohol per day
It is impossible to calculate your safe rate outside of laboratory conditions.
This indicator depends on many factors. It is best to use the average data.
For men
A harmless portion for men is 30 ml of ethyl alcohol. If we translate this number into drinks, it turns out you can drink for a day:
- 90 ml vodka, cognac, whiskey, brandy or other drinks, strength 40 turns;
- 225 ml of fortified wine or port wine (alcohol 17-20%);
- 300 ml of dry wine or champagne (10-13 degrees);
- 750 ml beer (5% alcohol).
At the same time, you do not need to drink more than five times a week, and preferably not every day.
For women
Due to its physical characteristics, it is more difficult for the female body to tolerate alcohol intoxication than for the male. Therefore, the numbers for the women are slightly different. The permissible amount is 20 ml of ethanol per day. However, some researchers recommend dividing this indicator by two. 10 ml of pure alcohol is 30 grams of vodka or 100 ml of wine. The reason is that women tend to be lighter in body weight and also produce less alcohol dehydrogenase. This means that alcohol is more harmful.
How much alcohol can I drink per week?
Five drinks a week is the maximum dose for a healthy person. But you should not pick them up and drink them in one day: the liver will not be able to cope with the weekly norm at the same time. The likelihood of a severe hangover is high. If you conduct such experiments regularly, it will lead to alcoholism.
If there is no secure release
A safe dose is a pretty vague concept.
People with acute or chronic illnesses should therefore not drink at all. Anyone, even the smallest portion of alcohol, can react with drugs or cause complications.
There is no harmless dosage for children and adolescents under 18 years of age either. At this age, the body is in the state of formation, and drinking has a depressing effect on the brain and nervous system, which leads to deterioration.
Pregnant and nursing mothers are another category of people for whom alcohol is extremely dangerous. If the expectant mother consumes alcohol during pregnancy or lactation, then all harmful substances will get into the child's body. This leads to severe mental disorders, developmental delays and congenital diseases.
Safe norm for the driver
According to the latest changes, the percentage of alcohol allowed while driving is 0. 35 ppm, which corresponds to 0. 35 g of alcohol per liter of blood. In order for the average man weighing 70-80 kg to reflect such an indicator, he needs to drink 25-30 grams of pure alcohol. This is equivalent to a shot of vodka, a glass of wine or two small mugs of beer.
But before you start driving, don't even experiment with such an amount: the body may react unpredictably, or the alcoholic may be flawed. Then the driver threatens a heavy fine or a cancellation - too high a price for the dubious pleasure of drinking.
The weathering times must be calculated to ensure that sufficient time has passed after use and that driving is safe.
This can be done using a spreadsheet or online calculator, or you can use a home breathalyzer.
Measure
The norm that must be tirelessly adhered to when drinking alcoholic beverages is different for everyone. You can only recognize them once after drinking. Or sometimes the body feels itself when there is already enough. In this case, don't give in to friends' convictions to have another few more glasses. If you drink a lot in the evening, you can say goodbye to a hearty morning the next day. In addition, you need to drink at least 3 liters of water and eat 4 tablets of anesthetic. Several such parties in a row with a bad hangover in the morning will bear fruit in a few months. Not only can morning problems start, but health problems too. Ethanol poisons almost all body systems, from the iodine balance to the liver or the heart. It also leads to addiction and, as a result, there is a known disease of alcoholism.