“How much is too much?”
I drink every day, 1 to 2 four lokos a day but never more than that. Is it killing me?
Female | 35 years old
Complaint duration: 4 years
Medications: None
Conditions: None
6 Answers
AddictionPsychiatrist|AddictionMedicineAddictionMedicineSpecialist
One 4 lokos is equal to over 50 oz Beer plus caffeine and other ingredients.It has caused blackouts and accidents. It definitely exceeds by 5x a safe level of alcohol which is 12 oz daily The effects vary from person to person.Tolerance has likely developed.The question is-what benefit are you getting from it and would you withdraw if you stopped. But to classify as an alcoholic,you would have to recognize it was harming you physically,mentally,emotionally and with relationships,job,hobbies and enjoyable activities. With help,naltrexone or acamprosate could restore you to sobriety.
I thought I answered this before, sorry, I guess not. What you are drinking a day is the equivalent of 6 standard drinks (4 oz wine, 12 oz 6% beer or 1 1/2 oz of 86 proof spirits) a day. This is the definition of heavy drinking and predisposes to all kinds of health problems. So if you keep it up, it's not doing you any good.
Hello. Four Lokos has varying alcohol content depending on the flavor. The size of the cans vary. Artificial colors, flavors and stimulants added to the beverage are not healthy. I can not answer if this beverage is killing you. You have concerns so look closer and see a primary care provider and get evaluated by an addiction counselor to get a better idea of what this beverage is doing to you. Dr. Dixie
Lokos have 6 to 14% alcohol any consistent intake of alcohol will hurt a fetus in a pregnant lady. Are you able to stop with no issues? Less is much better for you . What are you using the Lokos for? Don’t mix them with any medications please…
I think zero alcohol is better. However, not every person who drinks is an alcoholic. That said, if the drinking is not causing negative things to happen in your life, and you are not drawn to dinking more and more to get the desired effect—I would say just keep an eye on it and make sure it does not take over your life.
The recommended safe limit for drinking in women is no more than 1 standard drink per day, and you are exceeding that. A recent study by a reknowned expert in the field, Dr. Henry Kranzler, showed that brain damage can be seen with even smaller doses of alcohol. Alcohol can do a great deal of damage without killing someone. See your primary care provider for evaluation and advice.
