Binge Drinking
What is the legal blood alcohol content limit?
0.08
Name three things that slow down alcohol absorption?
Food, alcohol concentration, body mass
What can alcohol do to your nervous system?
Slow it down
Do men and women process alcohol the same way (yes/no)?
No
What happens to the brain with long term alcohol use?
Shrinks in size
True/False, Binge drinking is the same as alcoholism.
False
What percent of alcohol is absorbed in the stomach?
20%
What is the organ responsible for breaking down alcohol?
Liver
Which gender generally has a higher BAC after drinking the same amount?
Women
What system in the body is primarily affected by alcohol's long term use?
Nervous System
Name a consequence of Binge drinking.
Alcohol poisoning, impaired judgement
What percent of alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine?
80%
What can happen to an important organ in the body with repeated alcohol use?
Cirrhosis of the Liver
What percentage more alcohol affects women compared to men?
30%
What major disease can result from long term alcohol use?
Cancer
What is Binge Drinking?
A pattern of drinking alcohol that brings BAC to 0.08% or above in 2 hours.
Name 7 things that determine how fast alcohol is absorbed in the system?
Alcohol concentration, food consumed, metabolism, weight, body mass, mood, gender.
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
Why are women affected more by alcohol?
Less Enzyme Dehydrogenase
What can alcohol do to a pregnancy (disorders/effects)? (two answers)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
A disorder involving physical and mental impairment that may affect the fetus.
Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
Children with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure but without all physical or behavior symptoms.