HUN 2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7.5: Blood Alcohol Content, Binge Drinking, Chemical Compound
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Chemical compound that is similar to carbohydrates. Ethanol - type of alcohol found in drinks. Absorbed directly by both stomach and small intestine. Bac (blood alcohol concentration) is higher on an empty stomach. Fats, proteins, fibers slows absorption of alcohol, resulting in less bac. Chronic drinkers can also develop a functional tolerance. Liver becomes more efficient in its breakdown of alcohol. May show few signs of impairment or intoxication, even at high bac. Individuals may consume twice as much alcohol as when they started drinking to reach the same level of euphoria. Some value in reducing stress and anxiety. Increased risk of breast cancer in women. Higher risk of bleeding in the brain. Problem drinking that has become severe is medically diagnosed. Frequent alcohol consumption, that results in distress, danger, or harm to one"s health. 25% of people reported binge drinking in the last month. Loss of control - inability to stop once drinking has begun.
