Alcohol and Health: How Much is Too Much?

Even small amounts of wine, beer or liquor are bad for your health, according to the latest science. We’re not telling you what to do - but there are tricks and techniques to monitor and maybe change your own drinking habits. Sheena Williams, RN (and a former bartender) is here with a quiz that might help. Sheena and Dr. Alok Patel are also here to explain the ways that alcohol affects your body. Watch the video and hit us up in the comments! #dryjanuary #dryjanuarytips #drinking 🩺🥼 Vitals is a series that’s taking a new approach to health and medicine. Hosts Alok Patel, MD, and Sheena Williams RN are going beyond the headlines to answer your questions on the latest health topics. No judgment, no taboos. Just 100% science-based information. Please SUBSCRIBE! ►► https://bit.ly/pbsvitals Let’s Connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/pbsvitals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbsvitals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbsvitals Find our experts and hosts: :: Dr. Alok Patel :: Website: http://alokpatelmd.com/ Twitter: @AlokPatelMD Instagram: @alokpatelmd :: Sheena William, RN :: Twitter: @Keepingitkinky1 Instagram: @keepingitkinky 🦴Bone up on more info: FAQ and current alcohol guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm Alcohol Damage To The Brain: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/health/alcohol-brain-health-intl-scli-wellness/index.html How Is Alcohol Eliminated From The Body https://sites.duke.edu/apep/module-1-gender-matters/content/content-how-is-alcohol-eliminated-from-the-body/ Prescription Drugs For Alcohol Abuse: Naltrexone, Acamprosate, Disulfiram https://khn.org/news/many-doctors-treating-alcohol-problems-overlook-successful-drugs/ Health Impacts of Dry January: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/dry-january-health-impact