Alcohol (E2) Flashcards
Primary psychoactive ingredient in alcohol.
What is ethanol?
How is alcohol produced in nature?
Organic material with sugar content ferments
In what 3 ways did ancient civilizations use alcohol?
1) Religious ceremonies
2) Celebrations
3) Social gatherings
What were the 3 symbolic uses for alcohol within religious ceremonies?
1) Fertility
2) Purification
3) Communion
Is more alcohol absorbed into your small intestine or into your bloodstream?
Small intestine
An intoxicating effect of alcohol.
What is a buzz?
The ratio of grams (g) of alcohol/ethanol in blood per 100 mL of blood.
What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
What are the 3 factors that can affect blood alcohol content (BAC)?
1) Body weight
2) Number of standard drinks taken
3) Number of hours past since first drink
What are the 2 methods of eliminating alcohol from the body?
1) Exhalation
2) Urination
Is more alcohol eliminated from the body via exhalation or urination?
Urination
Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) { }, meaning that it { } down activity of the { } and { }.
HINT: The 4th (last) blank has 2 words
1) Depressant
2) Slows
3) Brain
4) Spinal cord
Name 3 acute effects of alcohol.
1) Impaired judgement
2) Slurred speech
3) Loss of coordination
This MAJOR acute effect of alcohol produces a toxic biochemical reaction within the body.
What is alcohol poisoning?
One reason that alcohol poisoning is so dangerous is because it can lead to this term, which refers to suffocation.
What is asphyxiation?
What 2 protective mechanisms kick in to prevent or mitigate alcohol poisoning?
1) Vomiting
2) Passing out
Name 3 chronic bodily effects of alcohol.
1) Liver damage
2) Heart issues
3) Brain damage
This MAJOR chronic effect of alcohol is a condition in which consumption produces major psychological, physical, social, or occupational problems.
What is alcoholism?
Continued alcohol usage despite the knowledge of a persistent problem.
What is alcohol abuse?
The persistent desire and loss of control over drinking that has severe physical consequences when drinking has ceased.
What is alcohol dependence?
Any drink containing 14 grams of pure ethanol (EtOH).
What is a standard drink?
