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QOD. What is it called when soft tissue of the brain is bruised as it collides against the skull? Stroke Fracture Hangover None of the Above. Alcohol. Mr. McCourt Grade 8. General Facts. Alcohol is a depressant. Reduces activity in the central nervous system. Motor coordination

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  1. QOD • What is it called when soft tissue of the brain is bruised as it collides against the skull? • Stroke • Fracture • Hangover • None of the Above

  2. Alcohol Mr. McCourt Grade 8

  3. General Facts • Alcohol is a depressant. • Reduces activity in the central nervous system. • Motor coordination • Balance • Speech • Vision • Reaction time • Hearing

  4. Three types • Beer • Wines/Spirits • Liquor

  5. Measurements • Measured by percent and proof • Ratio of proof to percent is 2:1 • Ex. 100 proof whiskey will contain 50% alcohol

  6. BAC • BAC – Blood Alcohol Concentration • Measures how much alcohol content is present in your blood. • Ex. .08 means .08% alcohol in your blood • Legal BAC in New Jersey? • .08

  7. BAC chart

  8. Alcohol Poisoning • BAC between .2-.4 may lead to acute alcohol poisoning. • Unpredictable behavior • Vomiting • Seizures • Pale, cold, clammy skin • Alcoholic amnesia (blackouts) • Respiratory depression • Medical attention is needed ASAP if you observe the following symptoms.

  9. Withdrawal Symptoms • After time elapses one may experience: • Vomiting/Nausea • Chills • Headaches • Diarrhea • Sweating • Weakness

  10. Laws Regarding Alcohol • Drinking age is 21 in all 50 states. • The legal drinking limit is .08. • Police have the right to test a driver under the suspicion.

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