Question

_____________________ is the alcohol we drink. It is created through a process of ___________________________. Binge drinking is defined by consuming more than ___________ drinks for men and __________ drinks for women at one time. There is good evidence that alcohol acts on the ________-_______________ receptors. There is also evidence that it impacts _________________ and __________________ activity. BAC stands for ______________ ___________________ _________________ and can be measured practically and precisely through _________________ _____________________. Alcohol can have _______________-______________________ to other CNS suppressants. The LD of alcohol is a BAC of ___________% to _____________%. As the major metabolic site of alcohol, the ________________ is highly vulnerable to alcohol’s toxic effects. Damage occurs in 3 ways: _________________ __________________, ________________ ________________, and ________________________. When addressing alcohol use and misuse, it is important to consider biological, psychological, and social factors. This is called the _____________________________________________ Approach.

Answer 1

Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) is the alcohol we drink. It is created through a process of Fermentation. Binge drinking is defined by consuming more than 5 drinks for men and 4 drinks for women at one time. There is good evidence that alcohol acts on the NMDA-GABA receptors. There is also evidence that it impacts Cardiovascular and Sexual activity. BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration and can be measured practically and precisely through Breathalyzer. Alcohol can have more depressing to other CNS suppressants. The LD of alcohol is a BAC of 0.35% to 0.40%. As the major metabolic site of alcohol, the Liver is highly vulnerable to alcohol’s toxic effects. Damage occurs in 3 ways: Binge drinking, Alcohol abuse and Alcohol dependence. When addressing alcohol use and misuse, it is important to consider biological, psychological, and social factors. This is called the Cognitive - Behavioral Approach.