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Alcohol and substance abuse questions and answers graded A What is the active chemical compound in alcohol? ✔✔Ethanol is one of the active chemical compounds in alcohol. Ethanol is the part of ... the drink that is making it a drug. Describe the effect of a depressant on the central nervous system. ✔✔Depressants are a type of drug that slows down the central nervous system. It can cause slurred speech, sluggish body movements, and interfere with the ability to think clearly. It impacts the cerebral cortex. The psychological restraint that keeps people from taking dangerous risks, aka inhibition, is lowered. Alcohol also effects the cerebellum which controls balance and movement. It can cause sleepiness, slow breathing, and a lower body temperature. Define blood alcohol concentration (BAC) ✔✔Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol that is in a person's blood. It depends on the amount of blood in the system and the amount of alcohol consumed. List at least ten possible symptoms of a hangover. ✔✔- tiredness - headache - muscle aches - nausea and vomiting - dizziness and a feeling that the room is spinning - increased sensitivity to light and sound - difficulty sleeping - thirst - shakiness - depression, anxiety, and irritability - difficulty concentrating Identify four factors that influence the level of blood alcohol concentration in an individual's bloodstream. ✔✔- body weight - gender - food consumption - ethnicity Why does alcohol consumption reduce a person's inhibition? ✔✔Drinking alcohol messes with the function of the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex's job is to think and go through a normal though process. When the cerebral cortex isn't working, it makes it harder for a person to think about the consequences of their actions, leading to the decrease in the psychological restraint that keeps people from taking dangerous risks, or inhibition. Why is drinking a lot of alcohol in a relatively short period of time overwhelming for the body? ✔✔When drinking a lot of liquids in a short amount of time, the body can get overwhelmed easily with the substance and it causes the brain's chemicals to change. It causes the people to not be able to think clearly, quickly, or effectively. It can lead to memory loss or "blacking out." It sometimes slows down a person's breathing and their body temperature, which could lead to lifethreatening situations. What are the different amount of drinks equal to? ✔✔A 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine and a shot all have equal amounts of alcohol Describe how alcohol impacts the central nervous system, and how these effects may lead to increased accidents and violence. ✔✔Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, which has multiple effects on the body such as a decrease in reaction time, difficulty coordinating movements, and a decreased ability to use good judgement. It impacts a person's thought process which means that they might not be thinking clearly when driving or doing other things resulting in accidents and violence. Define binge drinking. ✔✔Binge drinking the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short amount of time. For women, binge drinking is considered having 4 or more drinks and for men it is 5 or more. Describe alcohol poisoning. ✔✔Alcohol poisoning is a result of binge drinking. Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that occurs when a high BAC suppresses the central nervous system. List at least four long-term consequences that can result from regular consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol. ✔✔cardiovascular problems, including a irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, and heart attacks; gastrointestinal problems, including damage to the stomach and pancreas; some types of cancer; cirrhosis or a buildup of scar tissue in the liver Why is it critical for pregnant women to avoid alcohol during their pregnancy? ✔✔Pregnant women who drink alcohol pass the alcohol to the baby. It can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It can cause many mental and physical birth defects such as poor growth, decreased muscle tone and poor coordination, delayed development and problems with thinking, speech, movement, and social skills, heart defects, and facial defects. Analyze how underage drinking can interfere with your personal relationships, school and work responsibilities, and physical health. ✔✔Drinking underage can cause physical problems like hangovers, illness, and injuries. It can cause school problems like more absences, difficulty focusing, or declining or failing grades. Family and social problems like restrained relationships or feeling like you have let you family down may result. There would also be legal problems for illegal consumption of alcohol like a suspended driver license. What type of drinker has: - One drink a day or less on average for women - Two drinks or less per day on average for men - Doesn't interfere with their daily life or health ✔✔moderate drinker What type of drinker: - results in negative consequences - is psychologically dependent on alcohol - isn't physically addicted to alcohol. ✔✔problem drinker What type of drinker: - is physically and psychologically addicted to alcohol ✔✔alcoholics What are some symptoms of being an alcoholic? ✔✔- Very high tolerance for alcohol - Periods of memory loss (blacking out) - Withdraw symptoms like hallucinations and cognitive disruption when drinking stops - Continuing to drink despite serious problems with family or job responsibilities and physical, mental, or social health What are the stages of substance abuse? ✔✔1. Experimentation (how early you start drinking) 2. Regular use 3. Tolerance 4. Dependence and addiction What is one way to prevent alcohol abuse? ✔✔refusal What is refusal and ways to use it? ✔✔- Developing and practicing refusal skills can help when you are offered alcohol - Some ways: Blaming parents, have game or practice tom, a possible future in politics [Show More]

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