facts
what is ethanol?
the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
what is a persons initial reaction to alcohol?
you get a energy rush
what happens to your brain when you drink alcohol?
the brain becomes less able to control the body
what is alcohol poisoning?
a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdosse
what is binge drinking?
drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one setting
what does DWI and DUI stand for?
DWI stands for driving while intoxicated and DUI stands for driving under the influence
a persons initial reaction to alcohol masks its true effect as a depressant. what is a depressant?
a drug that slows the central nervous system
when there is food in your stomach does it slow down or speed up the passage of alcohol into your blood stream?
slows down
why is it common for a person who has consumed too much alcohol to vomit?
alcohol is a stomach irritant
what does the media do to make alcohol appear exciting attractive and fun?
tv, radio stations, and movies make elements targeted to teens.(young attractive people engaging in problem-free drinking in a partylike atmosphere)
when you start drinking as a teen how much more likely are you to develop a alcohol dependence than as an adult?
four times more likely
what are some factors that can effect alcohols effect on a person?
a persons body size, and stomach contents
what can cause alcohol poisoning?
when blood alcohol levels become too high
why is it dangerous to assume that a person who has consumed a lot of alcohol will be fine to just sleep it off?
once a person passes out alcohol in the stomach and intestines continue to enter the blood stream
what percent of all youth are exposed to family alcohol abuse?
25 percent
what does being alcohol free help you do?
maintain a healthy body, make responsible decisions, avoid risky behavior, and avoid illegal activities
what is intoxication?
the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the persons physical and mental control is significantly reduced
when you drink alcohol what does it do to your kidneys?
alcohol causes the kidneys to increase urine output which can lead to dehydration
what involuntary actions are shut down when you drink a fatal dose of alcohol?
breathing and the gag reflex
what is metabolism?
the process by which the body breaks down substances
when a family member abuses alcohol what are teens at high risk for?
neglect, abuse, economic hardship, and social isolation
when you drink alcohol what does it do to your motor skills?
slows reaction time and impairing vision
does alcohol move faster in the blood stream of male or females?
females
if you see a person and suspect they have alcohol poisoning what should you do?
call 911
what is the chemical action of yeast on sugars?
fermentation