BAC
What does BAC stand for
Blood Alcohol Concentration (Content)
What is the chemical in alcohol
Ethanol
Which essential body organ suffers the most life-threatening damage from alcohol
Liver
What is Tolerance
Body and the brain are regularly subjected to alcohol over a long period of time, changes occur which adapt to the presence of alcohol.
What are the standard ounces of each drink
Beer
Wine
Distilled Spirits
Beer - 12 oz
Wine - 5 oz
Distilled Spirits - 1.5 oz
What kind of drug is alcohol
Depressant
How long does it take for the body to process 1 unit of alcohol
1 Hour
What are the 3 stages of addiction
Abuse
Dependence
Addiction
What blood alcohol concentration level is considered legally "intoxicated" in most states?
.08%
Why does drinking on an empty stomach change how the body handles alcohol?
Faster absorption. Food slows down absorption
What is “dependence” of alcohol?
Body develops a chemical need
Is addiction a mental health disorder?
Yes
What FST tests the ability to count to 30 seconds?
Rhomberg Test
Why does the body feel warm but is actually losing heat when intoxicated
What organ produces more urine and leads to dehydration?
Kidneys
What is a relapse
It involves falling back into former, usually worse, habits or a decline in health after a successful recovery phase
At what BAC would you be hospilized or close to death
> .25
Name 2 physical and 2 mental symptoms of intoxication
Physical - Vomiting, Seizures, Slow breathing, Low body temp. Passing out
Mental - Loss of memory, Judgment, Control, emotional instability
What is Alcoholism
Physical and psychological dependence of ethanol
What are the 4 steps of recovery
Admission, Detoxification, Counseling, Recovery