Tag: Binge drinking

According to reports, the 190-proof version of Everclear is banned in over a dozen U.S. states due to significant public safety and health concerns associated with its extreme potency. These state-level prohibitions address the inherent dangers that explain **why is everclear illegal** in certain jurisdictions, rather than a federal-level ban.

While it's a common belief that certain types of alcoholic beverages, like tequila, produce a more intense or 'high kick' effect, this is largely a myth. The intoxicating effect, or 'kick,' from any alcohol is primarily due to the ethanol content and the speed at which it enters the bloodstream, not the specific spirit consumed. All alcoholic beverages contain the same psychoactive substance, ethanol, and the differences in perceived intensity are explained by variations in proof, consumption patterns, and individual physiology.

Nearly 42% of U.S. adults who drink also use medications known to interact with alcohol, a figure that jumps to 78% for those over 65 [1.5.5]. The viral riddle, 'What is 84 beers minus your age?' serves as an entry point to a critical discussion on alcohol's pharmacology, especially concerning its interaction with medications as we age.