 |
|
| Browse | Ask | Answer | Search | Join/Login |
|
|
||||
|
Clarification Drbill100
You've stated that ETG is not cumulative but then answered people's questons if it was with this answer "EtG is a by-product of alcohol metabolism. It is dose dependent. One drink creates a small amount of EtG, 20 drinks create a lot of EtG. EtG is eliminated at a steady rate". Is is cumulative or not? Explain additive vs. Cumulative to me. Thanks
|
||||
|
||||
|
EtG/EtS does not store in body tissue. Rather it follows a pattern of continuing steady elimination. Just like alcohol (EtOH) it will add up only when consumption exceeds the rate of elimination. That is the basis of BAC. But once you stop drinking then all of the alcohol, 100%, will eliminate at a steady rate and none remains.
As a comparison, the marijuana metabolite THC is prone to store in fatty tissue. As more and more is taken in a portion is not metabolized and accumulates. Over a period, even after the individual hasn't smoked in a significant time span there is still measurable THC in their system. Not so with EtOH or metabolites. It adds up while you are drinking only because you are pouring it in faster the body can process it. Increasing amounts of systemic EtOH creates increasing amounts of EtG in proportion to the amount of EtOH consumed and the rate of consumption (dose dependent). At last review there are only two studies relating to this phenomenon (EtG), listed below. Sarkola, 2003 (most referenced) Rosano & Lin, 2008, p. 597 |
||||
| Question Tools | Search this Question |
Add your answer here.
Check out some similar questions!
I know I've asked questions about the EtG testing process before, but the whole thing really intrigues me. I am living in the constant threat of possibly having a test popped on me, so I'm constantly worried about having to avoid ethanol at all costs. I honestly feel like I have to live in a...
Hello Dr. Bill I am 6ft 250lb Male, If I had a 6 pack of bud ice (5.5%) today Thursday at around 9 pm with friends my BAC should be around .008 will I pass EtG test at 7pm Monday I will have 86 hours of clear time after my BAC .000 (94 hours with BAC .008
I had a question about a link you posted concerning ETG/ETS Tests. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/content/44/1/55.full.pdf+html. On page 59, what does the g/kg alcohol number mean? How many g/kg is in 3 to 4 standard 12 oz. 4.5% alcohol beers? Or, for each. Also, how common are these tests used?...
DrBill - I read an interesting article on the sensitivity of EtG tests, but the article was published in 2007 and apparently the study was conducted in 2005 or 2006. Are you aware of how these tests have changed since then? The claim is that the EtG test will confirm within an 80 hour window......
View more questions Search
|
