what is alc’s oxidation rate
1/2 an ounce per hour
break down of fruits, veggies, grains — ethyl alcohol
fermentation
slows CNS, impacts reactions, vision, judgement
depressant
how much alcohol is in beer
4-6 %
how much alcohol is in wine
12-14%
how much alc is in liquor
40-50%
how is alcohol absorbed (%) and what slows it down
20% stomach, 80% small intestine.
food slows it
what are some short term effects of alcohol
dilates blood vessels, hypothermia, increased HR, gastric juices
what colors represent brain activity
red, orange, yellow
what colors represent brain inactivity
blue purple
stomach inflammation
gastritis
what is the synergistic effect
2+ meds taken together
how is the kidney affected
increased urine output
what speeds up oxidation
nothing
25 y.o., decision making
prefrontal cortex
responsible for memory
hippocampus
how is the liver damaged
toxic chemical released during oxidation
how is the brain damaged
slowed down synapse junctions
disappeared in Nashville after drinking
Riley strain
MLB star, died from pain killeres + alc
Tyler skaggs
Rutgers student, died from alcohol overdose
Caitlin kovacs
what is the addictive drug
ethyl alcohol
what is the route alc takes through the body
- absorbtion
- oxidation
- elimination
