Alcohol and substance abuse questions
and answers graded A
What is the active chemical compound in alcohol? ✔✔Ethanol is one of the active chemical
compounds in alcohol. Ethanol is the part of the drink that is making it a drug.
Describe the effect of a depressant on the central nervous system. ✔✔Depressants are a type of
drug that slows down the central nervous system. It can cause slurred speech, sluggish body
movements, and interfere with the ability to think clearly. It impacts the cerebral cortex. The
psychological restraint that keeps people from taking dangerous risks, aka inhibition, is lowered.
Alcohol also effects the cerebellum which controls balance and movement. It can cause
sleepiness, slow breathing, and a lower body temperature.
Define blood alcohol concentration (BAC) ✔✔Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the
percentage of alcohol that is in a person's blood. It depends on the amount of blood in the system
and the amount of alcohol consumed.
List at least ten possible symptoms of a hangover. ✔✔- tiredness - headache - muscle aches -
nausea and vomiting - dizziness and a feeling that the room is spinning - increased sensitivity to
light and sound - difficulty sleeping - thirst - shakiness - depression, anxiety, and irritability -
difficulty concentrating
, Identify four factors that influence the level of blood alcohol concentration in an individual's
bloodstream. ✔✔- body weight - gender - food consumption - ethnicity
Why does alcohol consumption reduce a person's inhibition? ✔✔Drinking alcohol messes with
the function of the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex's job is to think and go through a normal
though process. When the cerebral cortex isn't working, it makes it harder for a person to think
about the consequences of their actions, leading to the decrease in the psychological restraint that
keeps people from taking dangerous risks, or inhibition.
Why is drinking a lot of alcohol in a relatively short period of time overwhelming for the body?
✔✔When drinking a lot of liquids in a short amount of time, the body can get overwhelmed
easily with the substance and it causes the brain's chemicals to change. It causes the people to not
be able to think clearly, quickly, or effectively. It can lead to memory loss or "blacking out." It
sometimes slows down a person's breathing and their body temperature, which could lead to life-
threatening situations.
What are the different amount of drinks equal to? ✔✔A 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine and a shot all have
equal amounts of alcohol
and answers graded A
What is the active chemical compound in alcohol? ✔✔Ethanol is one of the active chemical
compounds in alcohol. Ethanol is the part of the drink that is making it a drug.
Describe the effect of a depressant on the central nervous system. ✔✔Depressants are a type of
drug that slows down the central nervous system. It can cause slurred speech, sluggish body
movements, and interfere with the ability to think clearly. It impacts the cerebral cortex. The
psychological restraint that keeps people from taking dangerous risks, aka inhibition, is lowered.
Alcohol also effects the cerebellum which controls balance and movement. It can cause
sleepiness, slow breathing, and a lower body temperature.
Define blood alcohol concentration (BAC) ✔✔Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the
percentage of alcohol that is in a person's blood. It depends on the amount of blood in the system
and the amount of alcohol consumed.
List at least ten possible symptoms of a hangover. ✔✔- tiredness - headache - muscle aches -
nausea and vomiting - dizziness and a feeling that the room is spinning - increased sensitivity to
light and sound - difficulty sleeping - thirst - shakiness - depression, anxiety, and irritability -
difficulty concentrating
, Identify four factors that influence the level of blood alcohol concentration in an individual's
bloodstream. ✔✔- body weight - gender - food consumption - ethnicity
Why does alcohol consumption reduce a person's inhibition? ✔✔Drinking alcohol messes with
the function of the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex's job is to think and go through a normal
though process. When the cerebral cortex isn't working, it makes it harder for a person to think
about the consequences of their actions, leading to the decrease in the psychological restraint that
keeps people from taking dangerous risks, or inhibition.
Why is drinking a lot of alcohol in a relatively short period of time overwhelming for the body?
✔✔When drinking a lot of liquids in a short amount of time, the body can get overwhelmed
easily with the substance and it causes the brain's chemicals to change. It causes the people to not
be able to think clearly, quickly, or effectively. It can lead to memory loss or "blacking out." It
sometimes slows down a person's breathing and their body temperature, which could lead to life-
threatening situations.
What are the different amount of drinks equal to? ✔✔A 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine and a shot all have
equal amounts of alcohol
