Question 1

relative has a low tolerance for alcohol.  2-3 drinks --> drunk & nasty.  the effects can last up to +24hrs.  something else going on?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol tolerance: Usually there are other factors in play, and something else is going on e.g. taking drugs along with alcohol.

Question 2

if i have a very low tolerance to alcohol-does that mean i have a poorly functioning liver?

Accepted Answer

No.: The liver affects the length of time you stay drunk, not the amount you need to get drunk.

Question 3

do different race have different alcohol tolerances?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are ...: There are genetic differences in the levels of alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes. People with lower enzyme levels will be more sensitive to feeling the effects and side-effects of alcohol.

Question 4

is there such a thing as increased alcohol tolerance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some have a high tolerance and can drink a lot without seeming intoxicated. Studies have shown that such people are the ones who can eventually develop alcoholism. Also, the more a person drinks, the higher his or her tolerance can become. Finally, certain folks may have a very low tolerance for alcohol and can hardly consume any at all without having adverse effects. Good question.

Question 5

does your alcohol tolerance level decrease as you age?

Accepted Answer

Not with age: Tolerance for any drug increases as you take more of it. The reason why old alcoholics can drink more is because they have spent far too many years drinking too much. Tolerance is not a good thing. It forces you to drink more and more, causing more and more damage to your body in the process.

Question 6

is it possible to have diminished alcohol tolerance as you've aged?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: especially if you have been a heavy drinker and your liver is no longer functioning as well.

Question 7

what is the difference between high tolerance wrt alcohol and immunity to effects of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Semantics?: "high tolerance" meaning can drink a lot and not appear intoxicated? (not necessarily a good thing) usually implies chronic use or use of meds that affect metabolism of alcohol. "immunity to effects" meaning no tissue or organ damage to liver, stomach, heart, pancreas, brain, nervous system,  etc.? Means
relatively protected by genes, luck, diet, or just moderate intake (or less).

Question 8

is tolerance for alcohol based on your genetics?

Accepted Answer

Partially it is.: Some people will naturally have a higher tolerence for alcohol, factors such as family history of alcoholism, certain ethnic groups may have a higher or lower tolerence. People do metabolize alcohol at different rates. Also people who tend to drink excessivly just become more tolerant to alcohols effects more than people who don't, becoming more tolerant is a risk factor for alcoholism.

Question 9

is an overweight's person alcohol tolerance higher than a skinny person's tolerance?

Accepted Answer

Can be...: ...Although in most cases individual metabolic differences are more important than body weight.

Question 10

how long does it take for body to get lower tolerance to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol Intake: It varies on how your fast your liver metabolizes and your kidneys excrete it.  You should only drink moderately.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/basics/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477

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Relative has a low tolerance for alcohol. 2-3 drinks --> drunk & nasty. the effects can last up to +24hrs. something else going on?

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If i have a very low tolerance to alcohol-does that mean i have a poorly functioning liver?

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Do different race have different alcohol tolerances?

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Is there such a thing as increased alcohol tolerance?

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Does your alcohol tolerance level decrease as you age?

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What is the difference between high tolerance wrt alcohol and immunity to effects of alcohol?

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Is tolerance for alcohol based on your genetics?

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Is an overweight's person alcohol tolerance higher than a skinny person's tolerance?

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How long does it take for body to get lower tolerance to alcohol?

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