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Tolerance refers to the blood alcohol level necessary to cause impairment of mental and physical function. As Alcoholism develops, the ability to tolerate alcohol also increases.

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How do you use tolerance in a sentence when your talking about alcohol?

There is no tolerance here when drinking alcohol.


How does tolerance relate to blood alcohol?

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Are some people unaffected by alcohol?

Alcohol affects anyone who drinks it. Some people have a high tolerance for alcohol which makes it seem that they are unaffected until they have had enough to exceed the tolerance level, at which point they usually become drunk quite rapidly. A high tolerance for alcohol is a defining characteristic of alcohol addiction, by the way.


What is alcohol tolerance?

Alcohol tolerance refers to responses to the effects of ethanol in alcoholic beverages. This includes the speed of recovery from insobriety and resistance to alcoholism.


Is it true that people with a high alcohol tolerance are at greater risk for alcohol problems?

High tolerance for alcohol is one of the first signs of developing alcoholism. The problem has already begun at that point.


What is alcohol tolerance curve?

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Can a tolerance or dependence be formed to alcohol?

yes


Can neurobion increase one's tolerance to alcohol?

No. Increased tolerance comes from addiction, not outside sources.


What happens when the body forms a tolereance to alcohol?

With tolerance, it takes more alcohol to achieve the same effects that lesser quantities created before tolerance developed.


How does tolerance relate to Blood Alcohol Content?

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Does a greater tolerance for alcohol lower a persons BAC?

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If someone has a tolerance for alcohol will rubbing alcohol make them die?

Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is toxic when ingested and can potentially be fatal in large quantities, even for someone with a tolerance to alcohol. It should never be consumed as a recreational beverage due to the serious health risks it poses.