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ALCOHOL. DAY 2. What is a Drink?. 12 ounce Beer 4 ounce Glass of wine 1 ounce of 100 proof distilled spirits Each one contains 1/2 ounce of Alcohol Proof is 2 times the percent of Alcohol. ONE DRINK=1/2 ounce. Metabolism of Alcohol. Body can metabolize 1/2 ounce of alcohol per hour
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ALCOHOL DAY 2
What is a Drink? • 12 ounce Beer • 4 ounce Glass of wine • 1 ounce of 100 proof distilled spirits • Each one contains 1/2 ounce of Alcohol • Proof is 2 times the percent of Alcohol
Metabolism of Alcohol • Body can metabolize 1/2 ounce of alcohol per hour • The range of the metabolism is 1/4 to 1 ounce per hour • People who drink 2 alcoholic beverages everyday are more likely to developed certain health problems.
Blood Alcohol Concentration • Alcohol enters bloodstream within minutes • 20% of the alcohol drinks absorbed through the stomach • BAC: is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood.
OVI Laws (Operating Vehicle under Influence) • 0.00 Sober • 0.08 Impaired Driving (DUI) • OVI Offenses: 1st - 4th Offenses • Fines ($250 - 10000) • Jail (3 days - 30 months) • License Suspension (6 months - life)
Amount consumed Rate of consumption Body Weight Percent of Body Fat Gender Feelings Food Other drugs Age Carbonation Factors that affect BAC
Intoxication and Accidents • Car accidents 1/2 involved by drunken drivers • Damage is billions of dollars • Young people experience more problems than adults