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Alcohol, Lesson 1, Bucio (Long-Term Effects of Alcohol (increase in blood…
Alcohol, Lesson 1, Bucio
Alcohol
ethanol - the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
powerful and addictive drug
fermentation - the chemical action of yeast on sugars
Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
Depressant - a drug that slows the central nervous system
impairs vision, slows reaction time, and diminishes judgement
Intoxication - the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced
Factors that Influence Alcohol's Effects
Body size
smaller person is effected faster than larger person
Gender
females effected faster than males
Food
food slows down alcohol effectiveness
Rate of Intake
Amount
Medicine
Alcohol can interfere with effects of medicine
can lead to illness or death
informational article
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
damage to brain cells and reduction in brain size
increase in blood pressure
could lead to heart attack or stroke
build up of fat cells in the liver
could lead to cell death
damage to digestive lining of the stomach
causes ulcers and cancers of the stomach
destruction of the pancreas
informational article
Binge Drinking and Alcohol Poisoning
drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Dangerous consequences
alcohol poisoning - a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
Effects of alcohol poisoning
mental confusion and stupor
coma and an inability to be roused
vomiting and seizures
slow resppiration
irregular heartbeat
hypothermia/ low body temp