ALL Flashcards
(56 cards)
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol concentration
Where is alcohol absorbed and in what organs?
Alcohol is absorbed in the bloodstream, and in the small intestine (80%) and the stomach (20%)
What is 1 standard drink
10g or 12.5ml of pure alcohol
Where is alcohol metabolized? and how long does it take to metabolize
the liver, usually 1 drink per hour however does vary depending on the person
Define Binge Drinking
refers to consumer large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time
What are some of the short term effects of binge drinking?
headache, flushed appearance, blurred vision and slurred speech, alcohol poisoning, intense mood, lack of coordination, motor vehicle incidents, and at high doses can lead to coma and death
Does alcohol metabolize or absorb faster?
Alcohol absorbs faster but is metabolized slower making reaching your highest BAC a lot later between 45-90 minutes after drinking
What factors in a person influence the effect of alcohol on a specific individual?
food consumption, biological gender, body weight, medication or other drugs, amount of alcohol consumed, alcohol content, speed of consumption
Does alcohol effect the brain?
yes, alcohol effects the development of the adolescent brain, hurting the Hippocampus and the Pre-frontal cortex/lobe
What are the long term effects of alcohol in the stomach
inflamed lining and bleeding, cancer of the food pipe
what are the long term effects of alcohol in the liver?
swelling and pain, alcohol liver disease (cirrhosis), cancer
What are the long term effects of alcohol in the kidneys?
decrease in kidney function, affect the bodies ability to process blood and form urine
What are the long term effects of alcohol consumption on the circulatory system
increased heartrate, increased blood pressure, weakened heart muscles, irregular heartbeat, atrial fibrillation
What are the long term effects of alcohol consumption in the mouth and lungs?
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), reduce in your total lung capacity - leads to difficulty breathing
Why does society consume alcohol
commemorate or commiserate, sociability, cultural participation, religious purposes, peer influence, sociability, “drown” sorrows
Who can provide minors with alcohol
Only legal to supply alcohol to person under 18 is by a responsible adult under responsible supervision in a private residence.
Responsible adult - parent or guardian
responsible supervision - adult is not drunk, child is not drunk
private space - your home or friends home
Where do underage people get there alcohol?
parents, bought with a fake ID, from older siblings or friends
consequences if caught buying alcohol under 18
given a formal caution, fined or taken to court
Define a fake ID
an ID that has been made illegally, scratched or altered to make you seem older, doesn’t actually belong to you
Consequences of getting caught using a fake ID
refuse entry, fake ID taken, fined or caution, taken to court
Define harm
harm is defined as a physical or mental injury, loss or damage.
short term harms of alcohol
hangover, headaches, nausea, shakiness, vomiting, memory loss, falls and injury, assault, car accidents, accidental deaths
long term harms of alcohol
cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, brain damage, memory loss, sexual disfunction, relationship issues, problems at work and school, legal and financial difficulties, unplanned pregnancies
emotional harms of alcohol consumption
lose self respect or respect from others, getting into trouble with friends, family or the police, doing something you regret, worry or shame, hurting others, fighting or losing friends
