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1. Effects of alcohol
- www.havc.k12.al.us
- Effects of alcohol.
- Clock here to read about Blood Alcohol Content.
- What does alcohol do to your body and brain? Alcohol is a substance that effects the whole body and can effect it in a short time. When alcohol is taken into the body, it travels to every part of the body effecting it in some way.
- What does alcohol do when alcohol enters the blood stream? When alcohol enters the blood, it causes the blood vessels to widen. ... People who drink alcohol in cold weather to get warm actually accomplish the opposite.
- How does alcohol effect the brain? When alcohol reaches the brain, it immediately has a depressant effect. People who drink alcohol may describe the change as relaxing. ... Alcohol also affects the parts of the brain that control muscle coordination, which is why drinkers may loose their balance or stumble.
- If drinking continues, alcohol depresses the part of the brain that controls breathing and heart beat. ... A drinker may loose consciousness, slip into a coma, or die from alcohol poisoning.
- When alcohol enters the liver, the liver breaks down alcohol into energy and the waste products carbon dioxide and water. ... When people drink alcohol faster than the liver can break it down, they become intoxicated.
- Alcohol prevents the release of body chemicals that regulates how much urine the kidneys make. ...
2. Alcohol's Effects - health information
- www.mckinley.uiuc.edu
- Alcohol's Effects.
- A number of factors determine the effect alcohol has on individuals - why different people consuming the same amount react differently or why the same person can have different reactions on different occasions.
- SPEED OF DRINKING - The more rapidly the beverage is ingested, the higher the peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The liver metabolizes about 1/2 ounce of alcohol per hour.
- BODY WEIGHT - The larger person has more blood and requires greater amounts of alcohol to reach a given BAC.
- DRINKING HISTORY/TOLERANCE - Increasing amounts of alcohol are needed to result in the physical and behavioral reactions formerly produced at lesser concentrations, if there is a long history of drinking.
- ENVIRONMENT - There may be differences in alcohol's effects, depending upon where one drinks (e. ...
- THE DRINKER'S EXPECTATIONS - Many people become intoxicated on less alcohol merely because they have that expectation before they begin drinking.
- GENERAL STATE OF EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH - Many people seem more susceptible to the effects of alcohol when they are extremely fatigued, have recently been ill, or are under emotional stress and strain. The usual amount of alcohol may result in uncomfortable effects.
- SEX DIFFERENCES - Given the same amount of alcohol and proportional body weight, females will generally have a higher BAC than their male counterparts, due to less body fluids to dilute the alcohol and to more body fat.
- Females are generally more affected by alcohol just prior to menstruation.
- OTHER DRUGS - Prescription, over-the-counter, illicit and unrecognized drugs all have potential reactions with alcohol. One should be aware of the additive and synergistic effects when these drugs are mixed with alcohol.
- Alcohol and Other Drug Related Services for UIUC Students.
- ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG OFFICE (AODO) - 333-7557.
3. ETOH Web Site: Introduction
- etoh.niaaa.nih.gov
- The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has created this portal to support researchers and practitioners searching for information related to alcohol research. This page includes links to a number of databases, journals, and Web sites focused on alcohol research and related topics. Also included is a link to the archived ETOH database, the premier Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database, produced by NIAAA from 1972 through December 2003. ...
4. Alcoholism Home Page
- alcoholism.about.com
- You are here:About>Health & Fitness>Alcoholism / Substance Abuse HomeEssentialsFirst Time Here?Drinking Problem?A Family DiseaseFrequently Asked QuestionsThought of the Day Articles & ResourcesAlcoholism 101About Drug AbuseEffects of AlcoholDo I Have A Problem?How to QuitFind a Meeting12 Step RecoveryDomestic AbuseSupport for FamiliesCollege Drinking IssuesFacts for TeensDrunk DrivingResearch and StatisticsWorkplace IssuesWomen and Alcohol Buyer's GuideBefore You BuyTop PicksRecovery ClassicsRecovery BooksRecovery VideosProduct ReviewsArticlesForumsHelp FREE Newsletter.
- SearchAlcoholism 101About Drug AbuseEffects of AlcoholDo I Have A Problem?How to QuitFind a Meeting12 Step RecoveryDomestic AbuseSupport for FamiliesCollege Drinking IssuesFacts for TeensDrunk DrivingResearch and StatisticsWorkplace IssuesWomen and Alcohol.
- College Drinking More Harmful Than EstimatesThe harm caused by alcohol consumption among college students may exceed previous estimates of the problem, according to a new look at the available data using new methodology. Researchers report that unintentional fatal injuries related to alcohol increased from about 1,500 in 1998 to more than 1,700 in 2001 among U. ... Read More: Are You Addicted?Monday March 21, 2005 # Alcohol Laws Can Reduce College Binge DrinkingBinge drinking on college campuses is significantly lower in states where fewer adults are binge drinkers and where laws discourage excessive consumption, researchers say. ... 5 billion a year on alcohol, more than they spend on textbooks, soft drinks, tea, milk, juice and coffee combined. Read More: College Drinking IssuesThursday March 17, 2005 # Report: Little Progress in Reducing Underage DrinkingThe United States made little, if any, progress in 2004 in reducing the number-one drug problem among youth, according to a new status report on underage drinking by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth. ... Read More: Youth Drinking Spells Later Alcohol ProblemsTuesday March 15, 2005 # Benztropine May Help Treat Cocaine AbuseA substance similar to a drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease blocks the stimulating effects of cocaine and could potentially be used to develop drug therapy for cocaine abuse. Read More: Cocaine FAQsMonday March 14, 2005 # Study: People Drink Less as They AgeA new UCLA study shows that people drink less alcohol as they age -- but drinking among those who were born in earlier years showed a faster decline than among people born more recently. Read More: Few Treatment Programs for EldersThursday March 10, 2005 # Do You Have a Alcohol or Drug Problem?Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addition so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that their drinking or drugging has become a real problem for them and those around them. ...
- Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz .
- Is Your Child Using Drugs or Alcohol? .
- Thursday March 10, 2005 # Drinking Alcohol Associated with ObesityThe body mass index of individuals who drink alcohol may be related to how much, and how often, they drink, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. ... "Treatment 101: The Science and Methodologies of Treating Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders" examines recent scientific and methodological advances and how they have improved and diversified addiction treatment services. ...
- Alcoholism Screening QuizAdult Child of Alcoholics Screening QuizSymptoms of Alcohol WithdrawalDrug Abuse Screening QuizDomestic Abuse Screening Quiz.
- Alcoholism Screening QuizAdult Child of Alcoholics Screening QuizSymptoms of Alcohol WithdrawalDrug Abuse Screening QuizDomestic Abuse Screening Quiz.
5. Eurocare homepage
- www.eurocare.org
- COMMITTED TO THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL RELATED HARM IN EUROPE.
- In Europe, alcohol causes 9. ...
- 1 in 4 men and 1 in 10 women drink alcohol at levels harmful to health. ...
- 1 in 4 drinking occasions include consumption of more than 60g of alcohol (6 drinks). ...
- 5% of adults are dependent on alcohol. ...
- Most drinkers underestimate the harm done by alcohol, its addictiveness and the harm that it causes to others. ...
- The harm done by alcohol can be avoided. Against this industrial epidemic, EUROCARE and all its members work together to create a society that is conducive to the prevention of alcohol related harm.
- European Alcohol.
6. Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
- www.aerf.com.au
- The symptoms of alcohol misuse are so prevalent that it's likely someone you know is suffering from them right now.
- Alcohol and licit substance misuse stops being a personal problem when it starts creating social damage. Road accidents, crime, family violence, health care costs, costs to businesses, mental disorders, suicides and drowning are all social problems impacted by the misuse of alcohol.
- The symptoms of alcohol misuse makes it the most dangerous drug in our community. ...
- The Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER Foundation) was established to reduce the damage that alcohol and licit substance misuse is inflicting on our community. Our primary aim is to encourage responsible consumption of alcohol and emphasise the dangers of licit substance misuse. ...
7. Drink Wheel / Drink Calculator for Breath Alcohol Testing / Screener / DUI / DWI / Ask DOTti
- www.intox.com
- I am Male Female (Explanation of gender differences in Blood Alcohol Concentration).
- "Drink Wheel"1 is a form that you can fill out that when completed will instantly compute your estimated blood/breath alcohol concentration ("BAC") or blood alcohol content. This simulates the breath alcohol testing done by an Intoximeter Alco-Sensor IV. The Alco-Sensor IV is used in both Law Enforcement and Workplace Testing for alcohol testing. ... Its primary purpose is to provide useful information about the responsible use of alcohol.
- We call it the "Drink Wheel" because it is based on various paper and cardboard BAC calculators that are given out in alcohol awareness programs, some of which are in the form of a wheel that you can spin around to calculate your estimated BAC based on what and how much you have had to drink.
- This site includes a more detailed discussion of the Pharmacology and Disposition of alcohol in humans.
- The results that are generated are rough estimates of an average healthy person's BAC assuming typical beverage sizes, recipes and alcohol content. ...
8. Alcohol Concern. Reducing alcohol misuse, supporting treatment providing information
- www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
- Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. We work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems.
- We provide information and encourage debate on the wide range of public policy issues affected by alcohol; including public health, housing, children and families, crime and licensing. We support specialist and non-specialist service providers helping to tackle alcohol problems at a local level, whilst also working to influence national alcohol policy. ...
- Alcohol Concern News 10th March 2005 .
- Describes the consultation process for the soon to be published draft Models of Care for Alcohol Misusers. ...
- Not a lot to say cheers to, says Alcohol Concern on the anniversary of the Alcohol Strategy .
- Don't Mind if I do: alcohol and Older People (06/04/2005) .
- To keep in touch with developments, why not subscribe to acnews the email based news and information newsletter from Alcohol Concern. ...
9. Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol Free
- www.alcoholfreechildren.org
- Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free, a unique coalition of Governors' spouses, Federal agencies, and public and private organizations, is an initiative to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15. It is the only national effort that focuses on alcohol use in this age group. The initiative was founded by The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and has been joined by additional Federal sponsors.
10. APIS
- alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov
- About Alcohol Policy .
- Alcohol Policy Classification System .
- Alcohol Policy Information System .
- The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) is an electronic resource that provides authoritative, detailed, and comparable information on alcohol-related policies in the United States, at both State and Federal levels. Designed primarily as a tool for researchers, APIS is intended to encourage and facilitate research on the effects and effectiveness of alcohol-related policies.
- APIS was developed under contract for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U. ...
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism .
- Home | What's New | About APIS | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | About Alcohol Policy | How to Search APIS | Selected Policy Topics | Maps and Charts | Legislation and Regulation | Alcohol Policy Classification System | Contact APIS | Privacy | Web Site Change Log | .
11. Azure Acres Gambling Addiction and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Center
- www.azureacres.com
- Azure Acres Drug Treatment, Alcohol Rehabilitation, and Gambling Addiction Recovery Center Welcomes You!.
- Azure Acres drug and alcohol rehabilitation center can help you discover a new way to live free from the bonds of drugs, alcohol, and gambling addiction. ...
- Azure Acres Rehabilitation Center offers residential treatment, outpatient, continuing care, and online drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. Our rehab programs are a leader in the field of drug and alcohol treatment and have been since our inception. ...
- Alcohol Rehabilitation, Drug Treatment and Gambling Addiction Recovery.
- Azure Acres Recovery Center’s primary mission is to offer a broad range of alcohol rehabilitation programs, gambling addiction therapy and drug treatment options to individuals and their families struggling with the diseases of drug addiction and alcoholism. Drug treatment and alcohol rehabilitation programs at Azure Acres Recovery Center are provided by an experienced staff of counselors, therapists, and professionals in the field of substance abuse treatment. ...
- CARF accreditation and California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs state licensure for detox, inpatient residential treatment programs, day treatment, outpatient, and online drug and alcohol rehabilitation services assure a quality of care unmatched elsewhere in the treatment industry. ...
- Let us help you as we have helped thousands of others who have alcohol and drug problems. ...
- Drug Rehabilitation at Azure Acres Recovery Center Alcohol Rehabilitation, Drug Treatment and Gambling Addiction Recovery Program is covered by most insurance plans. ...
- Online Drug Treatment | Drug and Alcohol Resources | Alcohol Rehabilitation | Site Map .
12. Inter-Association Task Force
- www.iatf.org
- The Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues is a coalition of vital organizations who collaborate on issues relating to substance abuse prevention efforts within the higher education community. Task Force members communicate on key areas of research and programming efforts for student alcohol and other drug issues. ...
- NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK .
- The Campaign 2004: NCAAW A Vote for Health & Safety publication is designed to support college and university staff, faculty, and students seeking to create awareness and education on alcohol abuse and related issues so that the best living and learning atmosphere can exist to support academic pursuits and personal achievements. ...
- Each year the Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues sponsors an awards contest for those schools participating in NCAAW and year-round alcohol abuse prevention efforts. ...
- ) and the student representative on the universitys Alcohol Task Force.
- of Richmond and representative of the Inter-Agency Task Force, sponsor of the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Award), Mark Constantine (Assistant Vice President for Student Activities), Mary Crozier (Coordinator for Substance Abuse Services), Cliff Henderson (Physician- Student Health Center), Mike Deal (undergraduate student representative), Deb Boykin (Director-Residence Life), and Cara Wells (undergraduate student representative).
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