1.7 Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
What is alcohol
A
Contains the drug ethanol. it is absorbed into your bloodstream. It then travels to your brain where it effects the nervous system.
2
Q
Alcohol addiction name
A
alcoholics
3
Q
How much should women drink
A
two units of alcohol per day (14 per week)
4
Q
How much should men drink
A
3units per day )21 per week
5
Q
Dangers
A
Drinking large amounts can cause Stomach ulcers Heart disease Brain damage liver damage
6
Q
Should pregnant women drink
A
Pregnant women should not drink any alcohol. This prevents miscarriage stillbirth premature birth low-birth-weight
7
Q
What happens to the baby if a pregnant women drinks
A
It diffuses into the babies bloodstream
damage organs
nervous system
8
Q
What is the name given that slows down your body’s reactions
A
Depressant
