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Impact of alcohol abuse (Stages of alcoholism (Stage 1- Abuse : Alcoholism…
Impact of alcohol abuse
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)- is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage.
BAC depends on the quantity and type of alcohol that was consumed, the rate of consumption, and body size and gender.
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Females who drink alcohol when they are pregnant pass the alcohol right on to their baby and their baby is at risk for FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)- a group of alcohol- related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
Alcoholism
Craving- Feeling a strong need for alcohol to manage tension or stress and a preoccupation with alcohol
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Stages of alcoholism
Stage 1- Abuse : Alcoholism can begin with social drinking. Physical and psychological dependence develops . You can experience memory loss and blackouts, and the person can start to lie or make excuses to justify their drinking.
Stage 2- Dependence : The person cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent on alcohol. The drinker tries to hide the problem, but performance on the job, at school, and at home suffers
Stage 3- Addiction : In the final stage if alcoholism, the person is addicted. The liver may be already damaged, and so less alcohol will be required to cause drunkenness. If the alcoholic stopped drinking, he or she would experience severe withdrawal symptoms
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