The facts: I' ve been going out for 2 years now, drinking almost every friday/saturday. But still after one vodka/redbull I'm feeling a little buzzed. Does that mean my body does not build up something like a tolerance?
And yeah, I know, drinking is very very bad.
2007-02-11 22:22:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The effects of alcohol on the human body can take several forms.
Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is a potent central nervous system depressant, with a range of side effects. The amount and circumstances of consumption play a large part in determining the extent of intoxication; e.g., consuming alcohol after a heavy meal is less likely to produce visible signs of intoxication than consumption on an empty stomach. Hydration also plays a role, especially in determining the extent of hangovers. The concentration of alcohol in blood is usually given by Blood alcohol content.
Alcohol has a biphasic effect on the body, which is to say that its effects change over time. Initially, alcohol generally produces feelings of relaxation and cheerfulness, but further consumption can lead to blurred vision and coordination problems. Cell membranes are highly permeable to alcohol, so once alcohol is in the bloodstream it can diffuse into nearly every biological tissue of the body. After excessive drinking, unconsciousness can occur and extreme levels of consumption can lead to alcohol poisoning and death (a concentration in the blood stream of 0.55% will kill half of those affected). Death can also be caused by asphyxiation when vomit, a frequent result of overconsumption, blocks the trachea and the individual is too inebriated to respond. An appropriate first aid response to an unconscious, drunken person is to place them in the recovery position.
Intoxication frequently leads to a lowering of one's inhibitions, and intoxicated people will do things they would not do while sober, often ignoring social, moral, and legal considerations.
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The facts: I' ve been going out for 2 years now, drinking almost every friday/saturday. But still after one vodka/redbull I'm feeling a little buzzed. Does that mean my body does not build up something like a tolerance?
And yeah, I know, drinking is very very bad.
2015-08-10 21:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by Venus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, no drinking is not bad-excessive drinking is bad. You sound like you are a responsible drinker.
Tolerance, now that is an interesting myth. You don't build one, you just don't feel it like you did. Your alcohol reading (blood alcohol level) will still register the number of drinks or amount of alcohol you have consumed. So, it isn't a bad thing that you feel it, this will keep you from thinking you can drink more than is smart. Some people cannot drink as much as others, has to do with metabolism. Have one drink, then switch to tonic water, your friends won't know that you aren't drinking. You will feel better and can enjoy watching the drunks make fools of themselves!!!! LOL
2007-02-12 00:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Since tolerance, as you mean it, is affected by weight and height it isn't surprising. The alcohol flush reaction is true, 50% of asians have this genetic mutation. For whatever reason, those with the mutation can decompose alcohol extra fast. But the result of that is a built up of acetalehyde. People have another way to remove this from their body, but asians with the mutation remove this slower than most people. So, a build up of acetalehyde occurs. Ironically, acetalehyde is *more* toxic than alcohol. So, you turn red and it makes you feel sick, which could be interpreted as buzzed. This is what makes normal people throw up after they've had a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if you threw up after a bottle of wine.
2016-03-27 03:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Shirley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body does not build up a tolerance to alcohol, that is just a popular myth. Alcohol effects different people differently. In addition, other factors will cause you to react differently. Are you dehydrated? Did you eat before drinking?
Drinking isn't bad, unless you drink yourself out of control, or do something like drink and drive...
Drink responsibly, and enjoy
2007-02-12 00:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by Brian H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice, practice , practice. One or 2 nights of drinking per week will not get any kind of tolerance. Really, tolerance is just your brain getting used to the effects of the alcohol.
2007-02-12 05:25:00 · answer #8 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think its in your head, I have built a tolerance for most alcohols, Vodka included. Just keep boozing and you will be alright, drinking is only bad if your driving or let it take over your life! Try staying away from the red-bull though its bad for you drink with water and lemon juice, Whiskey is good like that too!
2007-02-11 23:30:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tolerance is usually built by doing something regularly, fair enough every fri/sat night you might be having a drink. but unhealthy as it seems one drink every night would probably stretch out your tolerance to alcohol, truth be told i wouldn't recommend this anyway cos after all building a tolerance to alcohol means that you spend more money, who really wants that anyway.
2007-02-12 00:06:01 · answer #10 · answered by Diz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋