Alcohol Effects on the Brain and Behavior
Alcohol within an environment has been a problem throughout the years. However, people don't realize the conflicts they can get themselves or peers into. Binge drinking is the primary cause of conflicts within a college campus. Binge drinking is defined in two separate ways, a researcher's definition of binge drinking is that of drinking five or more drinks in a row for men and four for women; a general definition is that of too much alcohol in too little time ("Frequently asked Questions," 2005). There are various factors inflicted towards binge drinking. Factors included are its prevalence on college campus, its effects on drinkers, and related conflicts due to binge drinking.
Alcohol's Classification
Alcohol is a drug which, is classified as a depressant, which slows vital functions and results in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and inability to react quickly. Alcohol is a drug that reduces a person's ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment. There are different kinds of alcohol, the only kind used in beverages, is produced by fermentation of grains and fruit. Fermentation is a process in which yeast acts …show more content…
Alcohol can harm the liver, bones, endocrine system, brain, and interface with growth in adolescences. Liver disease is a common consequence of heavy drinking. More severe liver damages are common over years of heavy drinking. Drinking alcohol at an early age can have major consequences. Studies show that in adolescent male, but not females, alcohol consumption decreases bone density. There has also been research on the difference of binge like drinking in adolescent compares to adults; as people age they normally become more sensitive to alcohols effect on motor coordination. Studies suggest that adolescent brains may be more vulnerable to a chronic alcohol abuse than an adult brain ("The Effect of Alcohol,"
Alcohol within an environment has been a problem throughout the years. However, people don't realize the conflicts they can get themselves or peers into. Binge drinking is the primary cause of conflicts within a college campus. Binge drinking is defined in two separate ways, a researcher's definition of binge drinking is that of drinking five or more drinks in a row for men and four for women; a general definition is that of too much alcohol in too little time ("Frequently asked Questions," 2005). There are various factors inflicted towards binge drinking. Factors included are its prevalence on college campus, its effects on drinkers, and related conflicts due to binge drinking.
Alcohol's Classification
Alcohol is a drug which, is classified as a depressant, which slows vital functions and results in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and inability to react quickly. Alcohol is a drug that reduces a person's ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment. There are different kinds of alcohol, the only kind used in beverages, is produced by fermentation of grains and fruit. Fermentation is a process in which yeast acts …show more content…
Alcohol can harm the liver, bones, endocrine system, brain, and interface with growth in adolescences. Liver disease is a common consequence of heavy drinking. More severe liver damages are common over years of heavy drinking. Drinking alcohol at an early age can have major consequences. Studies show that in adolescent male, but not females, alcohol consumption decreases bone density. There has also been research on the difference of binge like drinking in adolescent compares to adults; as people age they normally become more sensitive to alcohols effect on motor coordination. Studies suggest that adolescent brains may be more vulnerable to a chronic alcohol abuse than an adult brain ("The Effect of Alcohol,"