About Alcohol

Drinking and
Driving
The process of
addiction
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Topic 1 100 Points

WHY IS ALCOHOL CLASSIFIED
AS A DEPRESSANT?



Because it slows down the functioning of the central
nervous system (CNS). Even the initial apparent stimulant
effect of alcohol actually result from the depression of
centers in the brain that inhibit actions and control behavior.

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Topic 1 200 Points

WHAT ARE THREE
SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF
ALCOHOL?


Increased stomach secretions, dilated blood vessels in
the skin, which results in loss of body heat, and decrease
in urine production.
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Topic 1 300 Points
WHAT IS THE BAC AND
WHAT FACTORS DOES IT
DEPEND ON?


It stands for The Blood Alcohol concentration, and it
depends on the amount of alcohol consumed during given
amount of time, size of person, gender, body build, and
metabolism.
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Topic 1 400 Points
WHAT IS BINGE
DRINKING?



Binge drinking is when a person can for days and even weeks
without drinking but when they then do drink they consume
and excessive amount, which is very damaging for the body.
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Topic 1 500 Points
WHAT IS ARBD?


ARBD is a general term used by doctors and researchers to
describe the physical deficiencies in functioning caused by
alcohol use during pregnancy.
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Topic 2 100 Points
IN ALBERTA, HOW MANY
DRIVERS INVOLVED IN FATAL
CAR ACCIDENTS HAS
CONSUMED ALCOHOL?

One in five drivers.
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Topic 2 200 Points
GIVE 3 REASONS AS TO
WHY SOMEONE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL MAY
NOT BE IN CONTROL OF THE
VEHICLE?

alcohol dims hearing, sense of touch, and memory, the
persons reaction time will be decreased, and when they do
react their actions are often exaggerated, and alcohol
impairs muscle co- operation.
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Topic 2 300 Points
WHY WILL DRINKING COFFE
OR WATER NOT HELP THE
DRINKER SOBER UP?

because alcohol is broken down by the liver at a set rate,
and this cannot be sped up.
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Topic 2 400 Points

HOW DOES ALCOHOL
AFFECT VISION?

alcohol affects vision by decreasing peripheral/ side vision,
frontal vision, and ability to focus, and recover from glaare,
number and speed of scans, depth of perception, and color
sensitivity.
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Topic 2 500 Points
WHAT CAN POSSIBLY
HAPPEN WHEN ALCOHOL IS
MIXED WITH OTHER
SUBSTANCES/ DRUGS?

Impairment.
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Topic 3 100 Points
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A
RESPONSIBLE WAYOF
DRINKING; WHAT IS THIS TYPE OF
DRINKING CALLED?

social drinking.
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Topic 3 200 Points
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF
DEPENDENCY AND WHAT
HAPPENS TO THE DRINKER
ONCE THEY REACH THIS
STAGE?

the drinker has lost the ability to chose to drink or not, and has
become and addict and a salve to alcohol. The person might
experience physical or psychological withdrawal, cravings, and
decreased physical, mental and emotional health.
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Topic 3 300 Points
WHAT ARE 2 MAJOR
REASONS PEOPLE START
CONSUMING ALCOHOL?

peer- pressure, thrill- seeking.
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Topic 3 400 Points
WHAT ARE THE 4 STAGES
OR KINDS OF ALCOHOL
CONSUMATION?

use, misuse, abuse, dependency.
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Topic 3 500 Points
WHY DO YOU THINK
PEOPLE UNDER 18 START TO
DRINK ALCOHOL?

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