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ethanol
What is the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
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alcohol poisoning
What is a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
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depressant
What is a drug that slows the central nervous system
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fermentation
What is the chemical action of yeast on sugars
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binge drinking
What is drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
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recovery stage of alcoholism
What is The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life is
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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
What is Infants born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy are at risk for a group of birth defects
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BAC blood alcohol concentration
What is is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage.
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alcoholic
What is is an addict who is dependent on alcohol
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detoxifixation
what is a process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol
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Sobriety
What is living free with out alcohol
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short-term effects of alcohol consumption
What is Nausea and vomiting ....
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Chronic drinking
What is Daily or almost daily alcohol consumption (60 drinks per month)
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number of underage binge drinkers
What is 7.2 million survey in 2003
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Short-term Effects of alcohol
What is Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability
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Blood alcohol level (BAL) depends on
What is Weight Amount of food and water in stomach Carbonated alcoholic beverages Gender
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BAL = 0.03 to 0.12 (Euphoria) stage
What is At blood alcohol levels of 0.03 to 0.12, the drinker is in a state of euphoria. This is the beginning stage where self confidence increases, and the drinker feels good about him/herself. The drinker could also exhibit a short attention span, poor judgment, and have trouble with his/her fine motor skills.
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BAL = 0.09 to 0.25 (Excitement)
What is At the upper edge of euphoria, around 0.09, the drinker heads into a stage known as excitement. The stage name does not support the characteristics since the drinker becomes sleepy and slow. Reaction time is decreased, which could make driving or operating machinery a hazard. The drinker looses coordination and may become unbalanced. He/she may also experience blurry vision and impaired senses, becoming numb around the face area.
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BAL = 0.18 to 0.30 (Confusion)
What is At the upper edge of excitement, at around 0.18, the drinker may become confused and highly emotional. Slurred speech is a common characteristic at this level. They continue to be sleepy and uncoordinated and might not feel pain as easily.
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BAL = 0.35 to 0.50 (Coma)
What is Unconscious Reflexes depressed Decreased body temperature Decreased breathing rate Decreased heart rate Could die
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adult population in U.S. alcoholic
What is 7.4%
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U.S. requires warning labels on all alcoholic beverages sold in the United States.( year)
What is 1988
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infants per year FAS
What is 4,000-12,000 infants per year in US
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0.25 to 0.40 (Stupor)
What is Can barely move at all Cannot respond to stimuli Cannot stand or walk Vomiting Lapse in and out of consciousness
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steps to recovery
What is Step 1 -Admission – the person admits to having a drinking problem asks for help Step 2- detoxification – the person goes through detoxification , a process in which the body adjust to functioning w/o alcohol Step 3 – counseling – the person receives counseling to help him or her to change behaviors and live w/o alcohol Step 4 – recovery –the person responsibility for his or her own life
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