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Alcohol
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43
Health Care
9th Grade
05/12/2011

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Term
B.A.C
Definition
Blood Alcohol Content
Term
M.A.D.D
Definition
Mother Against Drunk Driving
Term
S.A.D.D
Definition
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Term
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the blood stream after consumption?
Definition
About 30 mins
Term
How much and how long is the oxidiation of alcohol in the liver?
Definition
1 ounce per hour.
Term
How does long term alcohol abuse result in poor nutrition?
Definition
1, Bad eating habits. 2. Small intestine can't absorb vitamins
Term
Gateway drug
Definition
a drug that leads to other drugs
Term
Addiction
Definition
A strong physical and pyschological craving for a substance.
Term
Light Drinker
Definition
Someone consuming less than a half a ounce a day of alcohol/
Term
Moderate drinker
Definition
Someone consuming no more than one ounce of alcohol per day
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Heavy drinker
Definition
Some who consumes more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day
Term
Alcoholism
Definition
Dependence on alcohol
Term
Withdrawel symptoms
Definition
The reactions expierenced by an addict who stop using a drug
Term
Blackout
Definition
Don't remember anything.
Term
Pyschoavtive drug
Definition
A chemical substance that acts on the brain and affects the mind and behavior of user
Term
Depressant
Definition
A drug that slows down nerve activity.
Term
Proof
Definition
Measurement of alcohol content. Half of this is percentage of alcohol.
Term
Binge drinking
Definition
Drinking to get drunk
Term
Craving
Definition
need for alcohol to live
Term
Alcohol poisoning
Definition
a severe and potentially fatal reaction to a alcohol overdoe
Term
Alcoholic
Definition
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
Term
Loss of Control
Definition
cannot limit alcohol
Term
Physical dependence
Definition
withdraw symptoms, nausea, sweating, shaking
Term
Tolerance
Definition
A need to drink more alcohol to feel its effects
Term
Cirrhosis
Definition
scarring of the liver
Term
Hypertension
Definition
High blood pressure
Term
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Definition
mental and physical birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Term
What are the three basic types of alcoholic drinks?
Definition
Beer, wine, liquor
Term
What sobers up a drinker?
Definition
Time
Term
Six factors that influence alcohols effects
Definition
body size, gender, food, rate of intake, amount, medicine
Term
Effects of alcohol on the brain?
Definition
Stroke, develpoment. memory, judgement,loss of brain function
Term
Effects of alcohol on liver and kidney
Definition
Toxic chemicals cause scarring on liver, build up of fat cells in liver, kidneys increase output that can lead can lead to dehydration and ulcers and hepatitis
Term
BAC level that is legally drunk
Definition
.08
Term
BAC level at rick of blackout
Definition
.20
Term
BAC level you can pass out
Definition
.30
Term
BAC level where death is possible
Definition
.40
Term
How many deaths in the US are related to alcohol each year?
Definition
100,000
Term
Euphoria
Definition
extreme happieness
Term
Dysphoria
Definition
extreme sadness
Term
How much for beer to be a drink?
Definition
12 oz.
Term
How much for wine to be a drink?
Definition
5 oz.
Term
How much for whisky to be a drink?
Definition
2 oz.
Term
How much for a wine cooler to be a drink?
Definition
10 oz.
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