What are the myths and facts of alcohol consumption?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

1. Can you elaborate on alcohol myths and facts? Looking for experts to comment on all things alcohol,

2. What are the real facts, the fictional statements they have heard,

misunderstandings, and minds?

3. Why are they or are not they true?

I want to know things like.

4. What is the healthiest spirit?

5. What cures hangovers?

6. What are the lowest-calorie cocktails?

7. What spirits are the unhealthiest?

8. How many glasses of wine are good for your health?

9. Is anything else weird, cool, quirky, interesting? Kindly let me know.

Answered by Dr. Murad Haider

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Murad Haider is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand. He treats his patients with a kind heart. There is a saying never treat a stranger; he would first get to know his patient better, befriend them, and then start with the treatment. Therefore the patients will never feel that a doctor treats them; instead, they think a friend treats them. He has extensive knowledge of wellness, pain, and preventive medicine. He is also a fitness expert and dietician. He is also trained in Psychiatry (psychologist or counselor) with a high experience in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and extended families in managing various physical illnesses, psychological problems, and stress-related conditions. He shows interest in Naturopathy and is currently practicing at Healthians, Uttarakhand.

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Hello,

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There are various myths or facts, regarding alcohol,

1. Drinking caffeine with alcohol will make you less drunk.

2. But the real fact is that caffeine is a stimulant and gives the feeling of less drinking and in that case, there are chances of drinking more alcohol.

3. Put a drunk person to bed and let him go to sleep. But the fact is that one should check for signs of alcohol poisoning in case over drunk person

4. Myth: The worst thing that can happen is that I will pass out and have a hangover tomorrow. But the fact is death can and does occur from drinking too much alcohol. This is known as alcohol poisoning or acute alcohol intoxication and occurs when the level of alcohol in the body acts as a poison, causing death from the drug overdose.

5. Myth: I will be a boring person among my friends if I do not drink. But the fact is friends are your friends no matter what, and they would not give up your friendship over something as silly as a beer.

6. Myth: A person can have great sex while having alcohol. The fact is it can cause problems with erection.

7. Myth: Mint can alter the tests for blood alcohol levels when checking it with a breath analyzer. The fact is it cannot do so.

8. Wine is the healthiest drink followed by beer. The healthy nature of alcohol depends on how much filtration it has gone through. The more filtered, the healthier. Vodka has the least calories. One or two glasses are fine.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 17, 2023
Reviewed At December 12, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Murad Haider is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand. He treats his patients with a kind heart. There is a saying never treat a stranger; he would first get to know his patient better, befriend them, and then start with the treatment. Therefore the patients will never feel that a doctor treats them; instead, they think a friend treats them. He has extensive knowledge of wellness, pain, and preventive medicine. He is also a fitness expert and dietician. He is also trained in Psychiatry (psychologist or counselor) with a high experience in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and extended families in managing various physical illnesses, psychological problems, and stress-related conditions. He shows interest in Naturopathy and is currently practicing at Healthians, Uttarakhand.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Murad Haider is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand. He treats his patients with a kind heart. There is a saying never treat a stranger; he would first get to know his patient better, befriend them, and then start with the treatment. Therefore the patients will never feel that a doctor treats them; instead, they think a friend treats them. He has extensive knowledge of wellness, pain, and preventive medicine. He is also a fitness expert and dietician. He is also trained in Psychiatry (psychologist or counselor) with a high experience in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and extended families in managing various physical illnesses, psychological problems, and stress-related conditions. He shows interest in Naturopathy and is currently practicing at Healthians, Uttarakhand.

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