Alcohol Pt 1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Alcohol
A class of chemical compound
Ethanol
The alcohol in drinks
Alcoholism
The disease characterized by dependence on alcohol
Moderation
The amount of drinking that causes no harm to health (no more than 2 drinks a day)
Drink
1/2 oz of ethanol
Proof
A measure of the percentage of ethanol in alcoholic beverages, 100 proof - 50% ethanol
Intoxication
The state of being poisoned (BAC over 0.8)
BAC
Blood alcohol content / concentration
Delirium
A state of mental confusion
Tremors
Continuous quivering and shaking
Congeners
Ingredients other than the alcohol
Formaldehyde
Made by the body and contributes to hangovers
Hangover causes
Dehydration & Formaldehyde
Does beer provide energy
Yes because of carbs in the beer (kind of)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A cluster of birth defects seen in children from mothers who abuse alcohol
DWI
Drinking while intoxicated
DUI
Driving under the influence (of alcohol or drugs)
Breathalyzer
A test of the alcohol content in someone’s breath
What does the liver change ethanol into?
Water, energy, and carbon dioxide
Sober
Free of Alcohol’s effects
Denial
Refusal to believe the facts of circumstances
Blackouts
Episodes of amnesia regarding periods of time while drinking
Amnesia
Loss of memory
Factors that affect BAC
Whether or not you have ate (Food in the bloodstream), Age, Body Size, and Type of Drink