Kinesiology: Alcohol

alcohol

an addictive drug that is classified as a depressant

ethanol

the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages (can be synthetically or naturally made)

fermentation

The chemical action of yeast on sugars

types of alcoholic beverages

beer, wine, liquor (spirits)

proof

the proof of an alcoholic drink is a measure of the % of alcohol in the beverage. it is twice the % of alcohol by volume. thus 100-proof vodka is 50% alcohol

what is a standard drink?

12 oz beer = 1 drink

5 oz wine = 1 drink

1.5 oz liquor = 1 drink

beer

4-7% alcohol

made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye

malt liquor

beer with higher alcohol content then regular beer

light beer

regular beer with fewer calories

wine

12-14% alcohol

Made by fermenting grapes and other fruits

liquor (spirits)

40-70% alcohol

Made by distillation- Fermented mixture to obtain an alcoholic beverage high in content

short term effects of alcohol

slows reaction time, impairs vision, and diminishes clear thinking and good judgement

dehydration, slow coordination, slurred speech, HR and BP increase

how long does alcohol stay in a person's system

until the liver can metabolize it, or break it down (about 1 hour per drink)

intoxication

the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced

hangover

the physical aftereffects of using drugs or alcohol

blackouts

A period of time that a person who has been drinking cannot recall

binge drinking

drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting

alcohol poisoning

a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

effects of alcohol poisoning

Mental confusion and stupor

Coma and an inability to be roused

Vomiting and seizures

Slow respiration - 10 seconds between breaths or fewer than 8 breaths per minute

Irregular heartbeat

Hypothermia or low body temperature - pale or bluish skin color

Indiana Lifeline Law

provides immunity for the crimes of public intoxication, minor in possession, minor in consumption, and similar laws, to persons who identify themselves to law enforcement while seeking medical assistance for a person suffering from an alcohol-related health emergency

bac factors

- Amount of alcohol consumed

- Concentration of alcohol in beverages consumed

- Speed at which it is consumed

- Gender (men can have more)

- Age, Weight, and Height (smaller ppl and less muscular ppl cant drink as much usually)

- Emotional status

- Amount of food in the stomach (carbs soak it up)

BAC

blood alcohol concentration

.08%

legal BAC limit for adults

.20%

Emotions change rapidly and the person may pass out

.30%

Have no control and can't stay awake.t stay awake

.40%

Become unconscious heart and breath slows down

.50%

Enter a deep coma and may die

long term effects of alcohol

-Damage to brain cells and a reduction in brain size

-Increase in blood pressure, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke

-Buildup of fat cells in the liver, which can lead to cell death

-Damage to the digestive lining of the stomach causing ulcers and cancer of the stomach

-Destruction of the pancreas

alcoholism

A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol

Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)

a worldwide organization of self-help groups based on alcoholics helping each other achieve and maintain sobriety

Al-Anon

support group that helps family members or friends of alcoholics

Al-Ateen

provides help for teenagers who live with alcoholics

intervention

a planned confrontation with the alcoholic, family members, friends, and counselor

dui

driving under the influence

dwi

driving while intoxicated

owi

operating while intoxicated

1 drink in beer

12 oz

1 drink in wine

5 oz

1 drink in 100-proof spirits

1.5 oz

1 drink in malt beverages

8-9 oz