The breathtaking truth about breath alcohol readings of zero

Joris C. Verster; Marlou Mackus; Aurora JAE van de Loo; Johan Garssen; Andrew Scholey

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.01.023

The breathtaking truth about breath alcohol readings of zero

Joris C. Verster
, Marlou Mackus
, Aurora JAE van de Loo
, Johan Garssen
, Andrew Scholey

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Abstract

Introduction It has been postulated that the hangover state starts when breath alcohol concentration is zero. Methods Data from 2 studies that assessed ethanol in breath, blood and urine were compared. Results The data revealed that ethanol may still be present in the blood and urine during the hangover state, despite breath analyser readings of zero. Discussion As ethanol is still present in the body despite zero breath alcohol readings, the current consensus to postpone cognitive testing in hangover studies until breath alcohol concentration is zero should be reconsidered.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	23-26
Number of pages	4
Journal	Addictive Behaviors
Volume	70
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.01.023
Publication status	Published - Jul 2017
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Alcohol
Blood
Breath
Ethanol
Hangover
Urine

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The breathtaking truth about breath alcohol readings of zero

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