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58 Cards in this Set
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depressant
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drugs that depress or slow down the CNS and all body systems
slower inhabition |
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gateway
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a psychoactive substance that leads to use of other drugs
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psychoactive
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chemicals that affect the CNS and alter activity in the brain and mind.
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blackout
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loss of memory without passing out
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cirrohis
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scarring of the liver tissue
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cerebrum
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control judgment and reasoning
affected first |
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Which organ is responsible for oxidizing the alcohol?
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the liver
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How much can it oxidize per hour a half ounce?
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1 drink per hour
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oxidize
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breakdown of alcohol into carbon dioxide, water, and energy (carbohydrate)
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inhabition
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when it gets lowered, that's the reason why people act weird and hyper after they drink
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Based on an 130 pounds person
1-2 drinks |
.01-.05
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Based on an 130 pounds person
3-4 drinks |
.05-.10
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B.A.C.-B.A.L.
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blood alcohol concentration % of alcohol in the bloodstream
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When you're 21:
.08 means |
you're legally intoxicated
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.01
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zero tolerance
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once an alcoholic...
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always an alcoholic.
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factors that affect intoxication
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-bodyweight
-your tolerance -intentions -how fast/how much -food/when you drink in an empty stomach you can easily get intoxicated -where you are/secured place vs. empty place |
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time is the only thing...
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that can sober someone up.
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What does alcohol do to the brain?
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-slow down brain activity
-brain tissue permanently damaged -destroys brain cells -shrinks brain -affects memory |
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What does alcohol do to the body fluids?
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deplete body fluids, causing dehydration (cotton mouth when they have a hungover)
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What does alcohol do to the body temperature?
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-lowers it
-gives a "false warmth" -what comes to the surface makes you feel hot but in reality temperature is lowered. |
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What does alcohol do to the stomach?
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-increases the gastric acid
-burn a hole through the stomach lining causing an ulcer |
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alcoholism
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non-alcoholic disease
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fatty liver can be...
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repaired.
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hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver
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cirrohosis
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-scarring of the liver usually due to excessive drinking
-occurs because alcohol interferes with the liver's ability to break down fats -overtime, the fat accumulates, causing scar tissue to develop -9th leading cause of death -painless in the early stages |
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Alcohol damages the heart. It weakens the heart and can lead to a:
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-congestive heart failure
-enlargement of the heart |
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alcoholism
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a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
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Abuse
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alcoholism may begin with social drinking. a physical and psychological dependence develops. the person may experience memory loss and blackouts and may begin to lie or make excuses to justify his or her drinking.
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Dependence
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the person cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent on alcohol. the drinker tries to hide the problem, but performance on the job, at school, and at home suffers
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Addiction
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in the final stages of alcoholism, the person is addicted. at this stage, the liver may be already damaged, and so less alcohol may be required to cause drunkenness. if the alcoholic stopped drinking, he or she would experience severe withdrawal symptoms.
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What are the consequences of drinking during a pregnancy?
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slows down the developments of the baby. facial deformities.
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alcoholic anonymous
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provides help for alcoholics
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ala-non
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helps families and friends learn to deal with the effects of living with an alcoholic
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ala-teen
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ala-non for teenagers who have to deal with an alcoholic
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feta alcohol syndrome
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a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems. infants born with fas may have learning, memory, and attention problems, as well as visual and hearing impairments.
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facts about alcoholic
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-lifetime disease
-it's a disease -no cure -it's hereditary -don't have to drink everyday to be an alcoholic |
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alcoholic anonymous
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provides help for alcoholics
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ala-non
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helps families and friends learn to deal with the effects of living with an alcoholic
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ala-teen
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ala-non for teenagers who have to deal with an alcoholic
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feta alcohol syndrome
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a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems. infants born with fas may have learning, memory, and attention problems, as well as visual and hearing impairments.
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facts about alcoholic
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-lifetime disease
-it's a disease -no cure -it's hereditary -don't have to drink everyday to be an alcoholic |
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one of the first signs of alcoholism is...
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blackout.
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alcoholic anonymous
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-non-profit
-"one day at a time"- motto -90 meetings, 90 days |
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recover
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get well again
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What is the rate that the liver oxidizes the alcohol?
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1/2 ounce per hour
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What are the three ways the body eliminates the water in the liver?
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sweating, urinating, breathing
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Withdrawals from alcohol
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-unconscious trembling
-nausea -vomitting -hallucinations -seizures -can require medical help |
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Is the statement, "It's okay to drive if you have only had a few drinks." right?
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No, it's wrong. Even a couple of drinks can impair judgement, reaction times, vision, etc
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What is the percentage of 24 proof?
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12%
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What is the proof of 100% alcohol?
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200 proof
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What is alcohol? (ex. protein, carbonate,etc.)
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carbonate
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Proof
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two times the percentage of alcohol in a beverage
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Distribution
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process by which alcohol enters the bloodstream and travels to all body parts
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Elimination
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process by which the alcohol leave the body
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Percentage
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one half of the proof
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