HLTH 353 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Medulla Oblongata, Malnutrition, Psychoactive Drug
26 Oct 2018
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Drugs & society - hlth 353 - exam ii notes. Severe depression of brain system and motor control area of the brain or death. Malnutrition = a frequent and extremely serious consequence of severe alcoholism. People drink so much they don"t consume calories from food. Alcohol"s calories are empty - does not contain other nutrients such as vitamins, mineral, proteins or fat (just carbohydrates) Approximately 50% (126 million) of americans are past month alcohol drinkers (known as current drinkers) Approximately 23% (55 million) of americans binge drink. Consuming 5 or more drinks in a single occasion for men. Consuming 4 or more drinks in a single occasion for women. Major historical influences of alcohol use and production. As the civil war approached, there was increasing poverty and highest use of alcohol in american history. This movement did not begin with the goal to stop drinking, but to encourage moderation. Spiritual leaders got involved and emphasized total abstinence.
