Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Binge Drinking, Neurodevelopmental Disorder

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1001A/B
• Professor: Bert Carron

Document Summary

79. 3% of canadians reported alcohol consumption in past year. Males more likely than females to report drinking in past year. Through car crashes and other injuries, it"s the leading cause of death among 15-24. Ethyl alcohol is the common psychoactive ingredient in all alcoholic beverages. Distributed throughout body affecting nearly every body system. More consumed than metabolized, blood alcohol concentration (bac) rises. Cirrhosis liver cells are destroyed and replaced with fibrous scar tissue (fibrosis) Inflammation of pancreas causing nausea, vomiting, abnormal digestion, abdominal pain. Related to oral, esophageal, liver, stomach, pancreas, breast cancer. Linked to asthma, gout, diabetes, recurrent infections, nutritional deficiencies, nervous system diseases. Pregnancy effects miscarriage, fetal alcohol syndrome (facial deformities, heart defects, disabilities), alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder. Alcohol abuse recurrent use that has negative consequences, such as drinking in dangerous situations or patterns that result in academic, professional interpersonal, or legal difficulties. Dependence usually includes physical tolerance and withdrawal.