Exam (elaborations)
alcohol edu for college Exam
- Institution
- Alcohol Edu College Exam Answers
alcohol edu for college Exam
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
alcohol edu for college ExamIt can take up to 2 hours for your body to get rid of the amount of alcohol in one
standard drink. - ANS-.
Alcohol is a powerful, depressant drug that can be addictive for some people. - ANS-.
A blackout is not the same as passing out. A blackout is when a person is unable to
remember what they did when they were drinking because his or her hippocampus was
impaired. - ANS-.
BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration. - ANS-.
The liver removes alcohol from the bloodstream at a rate of about .015% BAC per hour.
- ANS-.
The "rate of absorption" has to do with how quickly alcohol enters the bloodstream.
Alcohol absorption can be slowed by eating before or while you drink. - ANS-.
The carbonation in drinks can speed the rate of alcohol absorption, sweet mixers can
hide the taste of alcohol, and highly caffeinated beverages can mask a person's
perception of how intoxicated he or she is. - ANS-.
Being followed home is not going to keep your friend safe. Be persistent - don't let your
friend brush off your concerns or try to convince you he or she is ok to drive. Just
because they are legal (under 08% BAC) does not mean that it's safe. - ANS-.
When trying to convince a friend not to drive after drinking, you should try talking to your
friend in private, reminding your friend that you are doing him or her a favor, and try
finding a reason for he or she to stay at the party. - ANS-.
Someone who wants to pace their drinking could try taking small sips to drink more
slowly, alternating non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, limiting their drinks to one or fewer
per hour. - ANS-.
After the first few drinks, people often report feeling in a "good mood", partially because
alcohol has started to effect the brain. At this point, they should slow down to avoid
feeling the negative effects of alcohol. - ANS-.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller denicetho. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £7.16. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81298 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now