Question

1. Describe how alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in the body.

2, What are some of the factors that affect the rate of metabolizing alcohol

3. Why do you think overconsumption of alcohol is so prevalent among college students?

4. do you think that if we had stricter restrictions on driving drunk and stricter punishments it would make it less likely that people make the choice to drive drunk

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Answer 1

Ans-1)

Ethanol is absorbed from intestine.by passive diffusion.small percentage of alcohol is enter in mucosmembrane mouth, esophagus,stomach.other portion are entered in blood.and other is metabolised by liver.

Abosorption is depends on several factors,which increase by rapid gastric emptying.

Metabolism-

Alcohol is metabolised by the liver mainly.it is water soluble and lipid soluble.ethanol is dietary fuel,that metabolised to acetate in liver and generation of NADH.major route of ethanol metabolism in liver through alcohol dehydrogenase it oxidized ethanol with acetaldehyde.

2) Factors affect rate of metabolism-

1) Strength of a beavegres

2)no.of drinks consumption

3)speed of drinks

4) physical tolerance

5)gender

6)food tolerance

7)body size

8)drugs use with alcohol

Ans-3)

1)Regulation of Alcohol Outlet DensityExternalexternal icon

Alcohol outlet density refers to the number and concentration of alcohol retailers (such as bars, restaurants, liquor stores) in an area.3

2)Increasing Alcohol TaxesExternalexternal icon

Alcohol excise taxes may include wholesale, excise, ad valorem, or sales taxes, all of which affect the price of alcohol. Taxes can be levied at the federal, state, or local level on beer, wine or distilled spirits.

3)Dram Shop LiabilityExternalexternal icon

Dram shop liability, also known as commercial host liability, refers to laws that hold alcohol retail establishments liable for injuries or harms caused by illegal service to intoxicated or underage customers.

4)Maintaining Limits on Days of SaleExternalexternal icon

States or communities may limit the days that alcohol can legally be sold or served.

5)Maintaining Limits on Hours of SaleExternalexternal icon

States or communities may limit the hours that alcohol can legally be sold or served.

6)Electronic Screening and Brief Intervention (e-SBI)Externalexternal icon

e-SBI uses electronic devices (e.g., computers, telephones, or mobile devices) to facilitate delivery of key elements of traditional screening and brief interventions. At a minimum, e-SBI involves screening individuals for excessive drinking, and delivering a brief intervention, which provides personalized feedback about the risks and consequences of excessive drinking.

7)Enhanced Enforcement of Laws Prohibiting Sales To MinorsExternalexternal icon

Enhanced enforcement programs initiate or increase compliance checks at alcohol retailers (such as bars, restaurants, and liquor stores) for laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors.

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