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Alcohol, Lesson 1, Kagzi (Binge Drinking and Alcohol Poisining (Alcohol…
Alcohol, Lesson 1, Kagzi
Effects of Alcohol
Long-term effects
damage to brain cells and a reduction in brain size
increased blood pressure
can lead to: heart attack or stroke
buildup of fat cells in liver
can lead to: cell death
destroyed stomach lining
can lead to; ulcers and stomach cancer
destruction of the pancrease
Short-term
impairs vision
diminishes judgment
slows reaction time
Factors that Influence Effects
Food
Rate of intake
Gender
Amount
Body size
Medicine
Alcohol and Drug Interactions
typical interactions include:
body absorbs drug slower, increasing the time the drug is in the body
decrease the effectiveness of some medications and increases others
enzymes in the body can change some medications into chemicals
can lead to: damage of the liver or other organs
change the effect of medicines
can lead to: illness or death
https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/ethanol,alcohol-contained-in-alcoholic-beverages.html
Binge Drinking and Alcohol Poisining
Binge Drinking: drinking 5+ drinks in one sitting
Alcohol Poisoning: a sever and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
Effects include:
coma and inability to be roused
vomiting and seizures
mental confusion and stupor
slow respiration
irregular heartbeat
hypothermia or low body temperature
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-poisoning/symptoms-causes/syc-20354386
https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAlE-UESTOA
Terms Related to Alcohol
ethanol: the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
fermentation: chemical action of yeast on sugars
beer, wine, and flavored malt-liquor drinks
