How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? Factors of Alcohol Metabolism Rate

A urine test can usually pick up alcohol up to 24 hours after drinking, but a 2007 study showed that some tests can potentially detect alcohol for much longer. On the flip side, the same study showed that drinking a ton of water before a test can drastically dilute the amount of alcohol that shows…

The Connection Between Trauma and Alcohol Abuse

Here are three ways drinking can make things worse in the long run. Crystal Raypole has previously worked as a writer and editor for GoodTherapy. Her fields of interest include Asian languages and literature, Japanese translation, cooking, natural sciences, sex positivity, and mental health. In particular, she’s committed to helping decrease stigma around mental health…