Question 1

since having a baby, i have a rxn to alcohol with one sip w/ in minutes. allergist said prob. sulfite sensitivity. don't react to any other sulfites ?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It may be a reaction to sulfite if your reaction mostly happens with wine and not other forms of alcoholic drinks. It can also be a sensitivity to alcohol itself, if you react to all alcoholic drinks, some individuals can break out in hives from it.

Question 2

what is rubbing alcohol used for?

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Rubbing alcohol : It is used as a skin cleaner and disinfectant.

Question 3

could phenethyl alcohol be natural?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Phenethyl alcohol is found in certain plants, so it is natural in that setting. Like many compounds, scientists may have the ability to create it in a lab (it would not be natural in that setting). Likewise, this or similar compounds in a plant in your yard would be natural, but having a bottle of the compound sitting on your table would be unnatural. It all depends on the details.

Question 4

why exactly is alcohol bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Heavy Drinking: can lead to: Anemia, Cancer, Heart disease, poor circulation, liver disease, neuropathy, Dementia, Depression, Seizures, Gout, High Blood Pressure, Hig Blood Sugar, Impaired Immune system, pancreatitis, gastritis, among others. Need I say  more?

Question 5

what is the lethal dosage of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Blood level: Around 300 mg/dL, an inexperienced drinker may well die. It's unpredictable. That's perhaps chugging a pint of whiskey for me. Please be careful with that stuff. Best wishes.

Question 6

are any types of alcohol good for you?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol health: It appears that red wine is good. And really tastes good too.

Question 7

could a person be allergic to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people can develop hives from alcohol, and it can happen at any age.

Question 8

does alcohol have any medicinal effects?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Rubbing alcohol used on skin.

Question 9

what is an alcohol addition intervention?

Accepted Answer

Voluntarily stopping: An "alcohol intervention" involves placing the person in question into treatment but only with their consent.  Typically done with help of family and friends.  The mission is to achieve complete abstention but integral to this is the ultimate agreement from the individual.  This is important for success.  It usually involves admission to an inpatient treatment program, of which there are many.

Question 10

please advise! how much alcohol is too much?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: For alcoholics, any alcohol is "too much."  also, if on psychotropic medications, any is "too much."  for others: more than 1 drink/day for women, and more than 2 drinks/day for men.  Also, any amount that's more than you intended; makes you feel physically bad or guilty the next day; gets you into conflict with others; causes memory lapses or embarrassment; or interferes with important tasks.

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Since having a baby, i have a rxn to alcohol with one sip w/ in minutes. allergist said prob. sulfite sensitivity. don't react to any other sulfites ?

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