Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
lifetime prevalence of alcohol abuse
A
18%
2
Q
each drink raises BAL about 0.015 to 0.020
A
0.015 to 0.020
3
Q
legally intoxicated
A
0.080
4
Q
alcohol dependence
A
chronic exposure –>changes perm of cell membrane–>down regulates GABA and upregulates glutamate
cessation= net excitation
5
Q
what do you use for someone in alcohol withdrawal
A
benzos because they are cross-tolerant- two substances that brain treats the same way
6
Q
2 endocanabinoid R
A
CB1-in brain
CB2-immune tissues
7
Q
the good part of marijuana
A
cannabidiol
