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Alcohol abuse - FAQs

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1. What is the level of alcohol that is considered normal/legal in humans?

More than 80 mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood is not considered legal in humans.

2. What is the upper alcohol limit for driving?

Upto 0.05% Blood Alcohol Concentration is acceptable for driving.

3. What is the test for drunken driving known as?

The test for drunken driving is the 'Breath Alcohol Test'.

4. How can I help someone I know?

You may help by not encouraging the person's actions that are induced by alcohol and by motivating the person to seek professional help.

5. How can I contact 'Alcoholics Anonymous'?

The contact numbers of 'AA' are listed in the yellow pages .

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Posted by: solutions-recovery Posted on: 05/16/2011

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Posted by: ennairam_23 Posted on: 02/01/2011

Alcoholism affects the person himself and his family. It has a lot of negative effects. Alcoholism also leads to violence.

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Posted by: Russell23 Posted on: 11/22/2009

Look at this site they offer proper Medical treatment, including implants of curtain drugs that stop the patient Drinking.

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Posted by: c-dawg(Guest) Posted on: 04/07/2009

im 15, and no one i know uses these "street names".

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 12/04/2009

kuz ur 15 smart one havnt u thought of that?

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 03/09/2010

depends who you hang out with. if it's ghetto girl then you might hear them refer to alcohol as 'brew'.

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Posted by: Kat, So Krazy.. inlove(Guest) Posted on: 12/15/2008

Ha!
LOL, theese names are sooo Lameee!
Seriously you need to get out more people, ya know get drunk, have a party, have a noight that you will never remember with friends you will never forget!

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 05/08/2010

Well that can lead to someone getting pregnant or catching an STD idiot!!!!! USE YOUR BRAIN FIRST. DDDDUUUUHHHH!!!

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 05/13/2008

Study says that increasing increasing number of alcohol outlet encourage violence.It means that alcohol makes no good not only for the body,but for the society as well.

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 05/13/2008

your step by step explanations is good.thankx

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