Alchohol

Question 1

Definition of Tolerance (2)

Answer 1

1. Decrease in Brain Sensitivity to Alchohol
2. Higher BACS are needed to produce the same effect of alchohol when you first used it

Question 2

Definition of BAC (4)

Answer 2

1. Blood Alchohol Content
2. Amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream
3. Rises even after drinking, for alcohol from the stomach continues to enter the bloodstream
4. Each standard drink = .02 to your BAC level

Question 3

What affects BAC levels? (Only Read Through)

Answer 3

1. Amount of alcohol you drink
   More drink, higher BAC
2. Amount of food you eat before or while you drink alcohol
   Food in stomach slows down alchohol absorption
3. Length of time you drink alcohol
   Longer you drink, the higher your BAC
4. Body weight
   Larger body weights - Lower BAC
   Greater volume for the alcohol to be distributed which results in lower BAC levels
5. Gender
   Females have a smaller body mass more body fat, lowering proportion of total body water to distribute alcohol

Question 4

Definition of Binge Drinking (3)

Answer 4

1. 5 or more drinks in a row
2. Fast Consumation
3. Causes breakdown of all body systems, leading to death

Question 5

Definition of Blackout (3)

Answer 5

1. No memory during time of drinking
2. Memory loss lasts a few hours or days
3. Memory is lost or never recorded by the brain

Question 6

Definition of Oxidation (4)

Answer 6

1. Occurs in the Liver
2. Process of getting alchohol out of blood
3. Broken down into water, carbon dioxide and energy
4. 1 Drink/Hour

Question 7

Definition of Cirrhosis (2)

Answer 7

1. Health Liver Tissue is replaced with Scar Tissue
2. Liver won’t function well

Question 8

Definition of Fetal Alchohol Syndrome (3)

Answer 8

1. Occurs when drinking while pregnant
2. Serious Health Problems in the Baby
3. Deformed Bodies, Poor Coordination, Learning Problems and Short Memories

Question 9

Effects on the Brain (Read Through)

Answer 9

1. Slows Reaction Time
2. Blurred Vision
3. Lack of Concentration
4. Impairs Desicion Making
5. Reduciton in Coordination

Question 10

Definition of DWI (3)

Answer 10

1. Driving While Intoxicated
2. 0.08 BAC or Higher
3. Liscence Revoktion, Fine, Jail Time

Question 11

Definition of New York’s Zero Tolerance Law (3)

Answer 11

1. Drivers under the age of 21
2. BAC of 0.02 - 0.07
3. Licsence Revoktion, Fine