Factors that Influence BAC
BAC is an acronym for what?
Blood Alcohol Concentration or Content
Intoxication from alcohol begins in the...
Brain
This short term effect of alcohol is the body's way of ridding itself of the toxin.
Vomiting
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world
True
How many drinks per hour can your body metabolize?
One standard drink per hour.
12 oz Beer
5 oz Wine
1.5 oz Liquor
Alcohol is categorized as this type of drug because of its effect on the brain and central nervous system
Depressant drug
This short-term effect is a reason that makes it difficult to drive under the influence of alcohol.
Slower reaction time, loss of hand-eye coordination, blurry vision
People are more likely to engage in risky behaviors while under the influence of alcohol
True
How does alcohol effect the Cerebral Cortex, the part of our brain responsible for decision making and assessing risk?
Alcohol reduces your ability to make smart and safe decisions, potentially leading to risky behaviors.
Which part of the body is affected by long-term, heavy use of alcohol?
Liver
A cold shower can help sober you up
False
What role does the presence of food in the stomach have on BAC?
Eating food before or while drinking slows down the absorption rate of alcohol, leading to a lower BAC
How does alcohol effect the hippocampus, the part of our brain responsible for regulating emotions and storing memories.
Alcohol impairs the hippocampus' ability to store memories (memory blackout) and disrupts normal emotions.
Alcohol decreases blood flow to these parts of the body, which can lead to shrinkage and delay of growth and repair.
Muscles
Most teens have tried alcohol by 10th grade
True
What age is considered peak plasticity, or development, for the brain?
15-17
Name a cause of alcohol related death.
Alcohol poisoning, motor vehicle accident, heart failure, liver failure, violence
People with a high tolerance for alcohol typically have lower BAC than someone with a lower tolerance
False