responsible use of alcohol Flashcards
how much alcohol is immediately absorbed? and where?
20% is immediately absorbed in the stomach
where is the majority of alcohol absorbed?
75% is absorbed in the upper small intestines
when does intoxication occur?
when alcohol enters the blood stream
is all alcohol absorbed?
YESSS
where is alcohol metabolized?
mainly in the liver, some in the stomach
what is alcohol converted to? and used for what?
converted into acetaldehyde and acetate to be used for energy. if not immediately done, it is converted into fat
what is BAC? and what does it generally depend on?
Blood Alcohol Concentration. depends on body weight, body fat percentage, sex, and rate of metabolism
what are the short-term behavioural effects of alcohol?
relaxation/euphoria and decreased alertness. -> emotional instability, reduced social inhibitions, impairment of reaction/coordination -> unsteadiness/no peripheral vision -> stagger walk and slurred speech and impaired senses -> stupor/unconsciousness
what is alcohol poisoning?
Death from poisoning = CNS and respiratory depression OR inhaling fluid/vomit in the lungs
does BAC rise even when unconscious?
yes
what are the long term effects of chronic alcohol abuse?
fatty liver disease, alcohol hepatitis (inflammation of liver), cirrhosis (destroyed liver cells), pancreatitis, GI tract can become irritated and bleeding can occur, alcohol can increase the risk of high BP, stroke, and heart attack, carcinogenic, shrinkage in brain and cognitive impairments, contributes to 6% of deaths
what is the criteria for alcohol use disorder? it applies to substance too!
mild is 2/3 symptoms. moderate is 4/5 symptoms. and sever is 6 and more.
if alcohol is moderately used, what are the possible health benefits?
lower rates of coronary heart disease. may improve heart health by raising blood levels of HDL, by thinning the blood, and by reducing inflammation and the risk of dangerous blood clots, all of which can contribute to the risk of a heart attack.
whats low risk drinking for men and women (per day)?
3 for men and 2 for women
is alcohol an organic compound?
yes
