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What is “alcohol poisoning”?
condition resulting from consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period, affecting breathing, heart rate, and body temperature.
What BAC percentage is associated with a risk of vomiting, dehydration, and loss of motor coordination?
0.14-0.16% BAC.
What is “BAC”?
BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, a measure of the amount of alcohol in one’s blood.
What is the main ingredient in beer?
Barley or wheat, depending on the type.
At a BAC of 0.15%, what is the risk of alcohol poisoning or a dangerous loss of motor control?
At this BAC, motor skills are severely impaired, and there’s a high risk of losing consciousness or experiencing alcohol poisoning.
What is the effect of alcohol on motor skills?
Alcohol impairs motor skills, leading to lack of coordination and slower reflexes.
At a BAC of 0.10%, what physical symptoms might occur?
Nausea, vomiting, and difficulty walking
What is the term for drinking alcohol in large quantities over a short period?
Binge drinking.
What is the term for a distilled alcoholic drink, like vodka or whiskey?
Liquor
At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) does a person typically begin to feel relaxed or euphoric?
0.02-0.05%
What effect does alcohol have on memory and recall?
Alcohol can impair short-term memory, leading to forgetfulness or blackouts.
What is the legal BAC limit for driving in most countries?
0.08%.
What does “hangover” refer to?
A hangover is the collection of symptoms that occur after the effects of alcohol wear off, including headache, nausea, and fatigue.
What is the main difference between whiskey and vodka?
Whiskey is aged in wooden barrels, while vodka is typically distilled and not aged
What long-term brain change is associated with heavy alcohol use that affects memory and learning?
Damage to the hippocampus, leading to impaired memory and learning ability.
What is the long-term effect of chronic alcohol consumption on the liver?
Chronic alcohol use can lead to cirrhosis, liver disease, and liver failure.
At what BAC percentage does the average person experience severe drowsiness, loss of motor coordination, and possibly risk of blackout?
Between 0.18–0.20% BAC, leading to confusion, dizziness, and significant impairment of motor skills
What is the term for a severe alcohol dependency or addiction?
Alcoholism or alcoholic, ADU
What is the name of the process that turns sugar into alcohol in brewing?
Fermentation
What area of the brain does alcohol depress, leading to poor decision-making and risky behavior?
The prefrontal cortex
At what BAC does alcohol typically cause significant impairment in judgment and reasoning?
Around 0.08% BAC.
At what BAC percentage can alcohol cause “blackouts,” where the person cannot remember events, even though they were conscious?
At BAC levels around 0.16-0.20%.
What effect does alcohol have on serotonin levels?
Alcohol increases serotonin, which can initially lead to feelings of happiness but can also lead to depression as alcohol wears off.
How much alcohol can the liver typically process in an hour?
About one standard drink per hour.
What percentage BAC typically leads to significant motor skill impairment, such as uncoordinated movement or slurred speech?
Around 0.10–0.12% BAC.