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What does proof mean?
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Proof= 2 times %
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How many calories per gram does alcohol contain?
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7 calories per gram
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What are the drug effects of alcohol?
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*Changes in brain chemistry.
*Alters consciousness. *Wide ranging effects on all aspects of our thinking, emotions, and behaviors. |
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What are some key differences in alcohol use between ethnic groups and genders?
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*Women drink less than men and they start later.
*Younger adults drink more than older adults. *Caucasions drink more. |
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What are some reasons that people drink?
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*Coping mechanism.
*Image *Compliance with social norms. *Dysfunctional family life. *Childhood trauma. |
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What is the main site for metabolism of alcohol?
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90% metabolized in the liver.
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What percent of alcohol consumed is not metabolized and what happens to this alcohol?
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(2-10%)- The rest of it goes to the lungs, kidneys, and sweat glands.
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How much alcohol is metabolized per hour?
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1/3- 1/2 ounces of alcohol per hour.
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How is blood alcohol content measured?
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Amount of alcohol in grams out of 100 mL of blood.
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What are some factors affecting BAC and alcohol absorption?
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Strength of the beverage,
Carbonation, Presence of food, Hydration, Speed of Consumption, Number of drinks, Drug Interaction, Gender, Ethnicity, Body Weight/Body Fat, Age, Cigarette Smoke. |
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Describe some of the effects of alcohol at the following BAC levels: 0.01-0.05, 0.10, 0.18, 0.25, 0.35, 0.5?
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0.01-0.05= Relaxed, Happy, Reduces social nerves.
0.10= Unsteady balance, slower reaction times. 0.18= Severe motor disturbances, slurred speech, disoriented. 0.25= Vomiting, unaware of surroundings. 0.35= Coma/Death. 0.5= Dead!! |
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What is alcohol poisoning?
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Large amount of alcohol in a very short amount of time.
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What causes hangovers and what are some of the symptoms?
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*Dehydration
*Headache *Fatigue *Stomach Upset |
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What are some of the long-term health effects of chronic alcohol use?
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Heart Disease, Stroke, Cardiomyopathy, Liver Disease, Cancers, Brain Damage, Reduce efficiency of the immune system, body weight and nutrition.
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We discussed 4 different alcoholic drinking patterns. What are they?
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*Regular daily intake of large amounts of alcohol.
*Regular heavy drinking limited to weekends. *Long periods of sobriety interspersed with binges. *Heavy drinking limited to times of stress. |
