Alcohol Flashcards

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1
Q

What drug is in alcohol?

A

Ethanol

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2
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What does ethanol affect?

A

Your nervous system

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3
Q

What has the government recommended?

A

Do not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week

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4
Q

Dangers of alcohol

A

Stomach ulcers
Heart disease
Brain and liver damage

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5
Q

What happens to your liver?

A

Liver cirrohisis

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6
Q

Why cant pregnant women drink alcohol?

A

Risk of miscarrige
Stillbirth
Premature birth
Low weight babies

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