PSYCH 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: East Los Angeles College, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Alcohol By Volume
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Opiates (narcotic analgesics, natural substance, main ingredient is morphine and. Rates of absorption vary depending on concentration of alcohol, volume of. Alcohol use disorder codeine, includes cocaine) alcohol you"re drinking, rate at which you are drinking it, presence of food in the digestive system. Strong correlation between blood alcohol level and short term effects of alcohol on nervous system (intoxication) Rate at which individuals become intoxicated, show short term effects of. Slurred speech, unsteady gait, slowed reaction times, impaired attention and memory processing, can even go to stupor or coma. Disruption of relationships, job performance, problems with legal authorities. Multiple health problems (including disruption of organ system functions and nutritional disturbance) Increased risk for secondary health problems due to impaired functioning, e. g. cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease, cancer, nutritional deficiencies. Alcohol interferes in entire process of nutrition: absorbing, using, excreting alcohol. Injury and premature death, due to things like car accidents, disease, etc.
