Alcohol

Question 1

Alcohol

Answer 1

is a substance produced by a chemical reaction in carbohydrates

      - is created when grains, fruits or vegetables are fermented
       - depressent

Question 2

Fermentation is

Answer 2

is a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the good into alcohol

Question 3

Depressants

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

Ethanol

Answer 4

The addictive substance found in alchol

- can be produced synthetically or naturally through fermentation(grains, fruits vegetables)

Question 5

Factors that influence Alcohol’s Effects

Answer 5

• Body size
• gender
• Food
• Rate of intake
• Amount
• Medicine

Question 6

Effects on the brain

Answer 6

Effects on the brain:
Development
Memory
Judgment and control
Risk of stroke

Question 7

Effects on the Heart

Answer 7

• Increase heart rate and blood pressure
• Heart rhythm becomes irregular
• Decreased body temperature

Question 8

Effects on Liver and Kidney

Answer 8

• Chemical that are metabolized can cause inflammation and scarring of the liver
• Increase urine output and increases the chance of dehydration

Question 9

Effects on stomach

Answer 9

• Nausea and vomiting

- Disrupt the absorption of nutrients

Question 10

Alcohols Long Term Effects

Answer 10

• 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

Question 11

Binge Drinking and Alcohol poisoning

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Who binge drinks

Answer 12

• Binge drinking is most common among young adults aged 18-34
• Binge drinking is nearly twice as common men than among women

Question 13

Alcoholism

Answer 13

is a disease in which a person has a physical or physiological dependence on alcohol

Question 14

A person who begins drinking alcohol as a teen __ more likely to develop dependence than someone that waits until adulthood

Answer 14

4x’s

Question 15

Dependence on Alcohol

Answer 15

-Psychological dependence is when a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally

Question 16

Drinking and Driving

Answer 16

-Car Crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and about a quarter of those crashes involve an underage drinking driver

Question 17

-Men are most likely to be involved in what type of crash,

Answer 17

Drinking and Driving

-with 4 male drunk drivers for every female drunk driver

Question 18

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Answer 18

-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems

Question 19

fetal alcho sydrome

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Delirium Tremens

Answer 20

• 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

Question 21

Stages of Addiction

Answer 21

1. Abuse
2. Dependence
3. Addiction

Question 22

Steps to Recovery

Answer 22

1. Admission
2. Detoxification
3. Couseling
4. Recovery

Question 23

Alcohol “Proof”

Answer 23

Proof is defined as twice the alcohol(ethanol) content by volume