Male vs Female Alcohol Consumption: Understanding the Differences
Alcohol affects everyone differently, but gender plays a major role in how it is processed, how it impacts the body, and the long-term health effects it can cause.
Alcohol affects everyone differently, but gender plays a major role in how it is processed, how it impacts the body, and the long-term health effects it can cause.
Alcohol’s effect on the brain varies depending on several factors. The amount and frequency of alcohol consumed, the individual’s physical health, genetics, and even their mental state play a role in how alcohol impacts the brain.
Alcohol abuse is sometimes called “problem drinking” and it happens when drinking alcohol becomes a problem that causes negative consequences. Alcoholism, known medically as alcohol use disorder (AUD) occurs when an individual has come to rely on mental or developed a chemical dependency on alcohol. AUD is the point where alcohol abuse becomes alcohol addiction.
Living with an alcoholic spouse and dealing with alcohol abuse can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. It often affects not only the individual directly involved but also the wider family unit.
