Daily Alcohol Drinking Limit: In today’s busy lifestyle, consumption of alcohol in the name of stress, social interaction and entertainment has become a common habit. Many people think that drinking a little every day is not harmful, but gives relief.
But, the question is, does any safe amount of alcohol really exist? And if so, how much? Also, how much alcohol does one drink to become so intoxicated that the mind and body still feel its effects until the next day? Today we will understand all these things in very easy language.
Alcohol habit or necessity?
In many countries, alcohol is considered a social drink. Its use has become common everywhere – parties, weddings, office gatherings. People have started considering it as a way to reduce stress, induce sleep or change mood. But, few people know that alcohol directly affects the brain, liver, heart and nerves. How this effect occurs depends on how much and how often you consume it.
That is why scientists and doctors have been doing research on this topic for a long time as to what amount of alcohol can be considered safe. Let us understand this.
Is there a safe limit of alcohol?
Doctor Rishabh Sharma told that there is no safe limit of alcohol. First of all, it is important to know that there is no completely safe amount of alcohol. That is, drinking alcohol daily poses risks to the body. Nevertheless, moderate consumption is considered relatively less harmful according to some guidelines:
- For men: Up to 2 drinks a day i.e. about 28 grams of alcohol.
- For women: 1 peg i.e. up to 14 grams a day.
Type of Alcohol One Drink (Approximately)
- beer 330 ml
- wine 150 ml
- Whiskey/Rum 30 ml
If you consume more than this, the body is not able to digest and expel the alcohol in time and the harm starts.
How much does one drink to remain intoxicated throughout the day?
The effect of alcohol depends on your weight, age, whether your stomach is empty or full and the type of alcohol you have consumed.
- 1 peg = effect 1.5-3 hours
- 3-4 pegs = effect 6-8 hours
- 5 pegs or more = intoxication for the whole day
- Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach, taking several pegs at once and drinking strong alcohol (like whiskey) all deepen the intoxication.
Dangers of Drinking Alcohol Daily
Effect on liver: The liver suffers the most damage from alcohol. With continuous consumption, the risk of fatty liver, liver inflammation and cirrhosis increases manifold.
Slow brain speed: The ability to take decisions decreases, attention gets distracted and memory becomes weak.
Heart diseases: Moderate consumption is sometimes said to be beneficial, but regular or excessive consumption increases the risk of heart disease.
Risk of addiction: Initially, alcohol consumed for pleasure gradually creates mental and physical dependence.
Drinking alcohol may be a completely personal decision, but the safest option for health is not to drink! Even if you drink, not every day, and only in very limited quantities. Because as the quantity increases, the intoxication lasts for a longer time and the body gradually starts breaking down under its burden.