The results of a sobriety test, such as the Breathalyzer or blood test, frequently play a crucial role in the outcome of a drunk driving case. When assessing how reliable the sobriety test results may have been, it is important to consider the medical background of the client and any conditions that may have impacted their results.<\/p>\n
Scientific evidence shows that weight loss surgeries, such as the gastric bypass, can cause a a significant increase in blood alcohol content for someone stopped and arrested for DUI for a variety of reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The health risks and associated conditions of obesity are well documented in the media- from diabetes to cancer, overweight individuals often turn to high intensity exercise programs and extreme dieting in their attempts to lose weight. Although this works for some, many people may see no improvement with their new lifestyle practices and still struggle to lose weight. Such people may turn to weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is relatively common, the most notable being the\u00a0<\/span>gastric bypass.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>This surgery aims to shrink the stomach in an attempt to aide the patient in loosing weight. Although this surgery carries the risks associated with any surgery, it is relatively safe and has helped many people lose vast amounts of weight. However, few people may know of one risk relating to this surgery that is potentially dangerous – alcoholism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n