Alcohol Flashcards
Alcohol
is a substance produced by a chemical reaction in carbohydrates
- is created when grains, fruits or vegetables are fermented
- depressent
Fermentation is
is a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the good into alcohol
Depressants
- slow the function of the central nervous system
- blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain, which can alter a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, and vision
Ethanol
The addictive substance found in alchol
- can be produced synthetically or naturally through fermentation(grains, fruits vegetables)
Factors that influence Alcohol’s Effects
- Body size
- gender
- Food
- Rate of intake
- Amount
- Medicine
Effects on the brain
Effects on the brain: Development Memory Judgment and control Risk of stroke
Effects on the Heart
- Increase heart rate and blood pressure
- Heart rhythm becomes irregular
- Decreased body temperature
Effects on Liver and Kidney
- Chemical that are metabolized can cause inflammation and scarring of the liver
- Increase urine output and increases the chance of dehydration
Effects on stomach
- Nausea and vomiting
- Disrupt the absorption of nutrients
Alcohols Long Term Effects
- Damage to brain cells
- Increase in blood pressure
- Buildup of fat cells in the liver
- Damage to digestive lining of the stomach
- Destruction of the pancreases
- Cirrhosis of the liver
Binge Drinking and Alcohol poisoning
Binge drinking is defined as having FIVE or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
-BInge drinking can lead to alcohol poisoning; which is defined as a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction
Who binge drinks
- Binge drinking is most common among young adults aged 18-34
- Binge drinking is nearly twice as common men than among women
Alcoholism
is a disease in which a person has a physical or physiological dependence on alcohol
A person who begins drinking alcohol as a teen __ more likely to develop dependence than someone that waits until adulthood
4x’s
Dependence on Alcohol
-Psychological dependence is when a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally
Drinking and Driving
-Car Crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and about a quarter of those crashes involve an underage drinking driver
-Men are most likely to be involved in what type of crash,
Drinking and Driving
-with 4 male drunk drivers for every female drunk driver
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
fetal alcho sydrome
Problems can include
- Small head, deformities to face, hands, and feet - Heart, live and kidney defects - Vision and hearing problems - CNS problems and developmental delays - Short attention span - Hyperactivity, anxiety, and social withdrawal
Delirium Tremens
- Delirium tremens is the most severe form of ethanol withdrawal
- Caused by withdrawal from alcohol;onset occurs 2-3 days into the withdrawal, Physical effects may include shaking, shivering, irregular heart rate, and sweating
Stages of Addiction
- Abuse
- Dependence
- Addiction
Steps to Recovery
- Admission
- Detoxification
- Couseling
- Recovery
Alcohol “Proof”
Proof is defined as twice the alcohol(ethanol) content by volume
