Section 13 - The Definition and Nature of Alcohol and How it Affects the Body Flashcards
What does drinking alcohol change?
- Your physical state
- Your mental state
- Your emotional state
Why is alcohol classed as a drug?
because it affects;
- Your physical state
- Your mental state
- Your emotional state
How is the amount of alcohol expressed?
as percentage of alcohol by volume (abv)
What is the minimum percentage of abv for a drink to be classed as alcohol?
0.5%
What is a drink if it has a percentage of abv less than 0.5%?
Alcohol-Free
What is a drink with no more than 1.2% abv defined as?
Low-Alcohol
What must any drink with 1.2% abv (or above) have?
The abv labelled on the packaging
How much is 1 unit of alcohol?
8 grams or 10 millilitres of alcohol
What is chronic drinking/alcoholism?
Where an individual consumes excessive amounts of alcohol over a long period of time, on a regular or daily basis
What are the advised daily units for men and women?
men: 3-4 units
women: 2-3 units
What is binge drinking?
Where an individual regularly consumes excessive alcohol in a single sessions, usually with the objective of getting drunk
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?
The amount of alcohol that is in the bloodstream at any given time
When does BAC begin to fall?
Usually around 20 minutes after the last drink
Approximately how long does it take to remove one unit of alcohol from the body?
1 hour
What is the BAC level which makes it an offence to drive?
A BAC of 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood
