Drunk.si
The AI guide to the science of alcohol and drinking responsibly
How does alcohol actually affect your body, and how do standard drinks, BAC, and hangovers really work? Learn the science and history behind alcohol - educational only, not medical advice, with real support resources if you need them.
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What you get
Everything Drunk.si gives you
The science of alcohol
Fermentation, distillation, and what actually happens when you drink.
Effects on the body
BAC, absorption, liver metabolism, and why hangovers happen.
History and culture
Prohibition, temperance movements, and how drinking norms have shifted.
Real support resources
Clear pointers to professional help and hotlines when you need more than facts.
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The science and history of alcohol
Educational information on alcohol's chemistry, effects, and history. Not medical advice - if you're worried about your drinking, a doctor or the resources below can help.
The science of alcohol
- Fermentation — Yeast converts sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide, the basis of beer, wine, and cider.
- Distillation — Heating fermented liquid concentrates alcohol, producing spirits like whiskey and vodka.
- Blood alcohol concentration — BAC depends on body weight, sex, food intake, and drinking speed, not just drink count.
Effects on the body
- Liver metabolism — The liver processes roughly one standard drink per hour; drinking faster raises BAC.
- Hangover causes — Dehydration, congeners (byproducts in dark liquors), and acetaldehyde buildup all contribute.
History and culture
- US Prohibition — The 18th Amendment (1920) banned alcohol nationally; the 21st Amendment repealed it in 1933.
- Temperance movement — 19th and early 20th-century campaigns, often led by women's groups, to curb or ban drinking.
- Standard drink sizes — Definitions vary by country - the US standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol.
Staying safe
- Moderate drinking guidelines — US guidance suggests up to 1 drink/day for women and 2/day for men, per CDC/NIAAA.
- Signs of alcohol use disorder — Needing more to feel effects, failed attempts to cut back, and drinking despite problems.
- SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential support at 1-800-662-4357 (US), available 24/7 for substance use concerns.
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