Alcohol as a Drug

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Which classification of drug does alcohol belong to?

Stimulant

Opioid

Depressant (correct)

Hallucinogen

What are the effects of alcohol on the body?

Enhances concentration, improves coordination, reduces blood pressure, increases energy levels

Improves digestion, reduces anxiety, promotes sleep, increases lung capacity

Causes weight gain, improves memory, speeds up heart rate, increases body temperature

Irritates the mouth, throat, esophagus & stomach, makes the heart work harder, makes the body lose heat, causes the liver to work harder, causes dehydration (correct)

What does the term 'intoxication' mean?

Not having the normal use of mental faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol into the body (correct)

Not being affected by alcohol

Being able to control emotions and actions

Having the normal use of mental faculties

When does the process of intoxication begin?

After consuming the first drink of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What happens to inhibitions when drinking alcohol?

They are completely eliminated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the body?

Decreased body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of intoxication?

Being mentally impaired due to alcohol consumption Signup and view all the answers

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Concentration Signup and view all the answers

What role do inhibitions play when consuming alcohol?

They decrease control over emotions and actions Signup and view all the answers

Which body systems does alcohol slow down?

Circulatory and nervous systems Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which classification of drug does alcohol belong to?

What are the effects of alcohol on the body?

What does the term 'intoxication' mean?

When does the process of intoxication begin?

What happens to inhibitions when drinking alcohol?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the body?

What is the definition of intoxication?

What does BAC stand for?

What role do inhibitions play when consuming alcohol?

Which body systems does alcohol slow down?

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