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How long after adolescents begin using alcohol do they show impairment in cognitive functions?
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∙ 12y ago
Drinking alcohol by an adolescent does not cause impairment unless they consistently abuse alcohol through very heavy consumption on a regular basis.
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Which of these statements is accurate with regard to alcohol abuse?
Even moderate drinking leads to short-term impairment.
Which statement is accurate with regard to alcohol abuse?
Even moderate drinking leads to short-term impairment.
Is the reason for the standard of 08 as the presumption of impairment is because everybody acts the same way under the influence of alcohol?
False
The reason for the standard of 08 as the presumption of impairment is because everybody acts the same way under the influence of alcohol?
False
Does Alcohol depresses the nervous system?
Yes. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. That's what alcohol poisoning is: the alcohol depresses the nervous system until the life-sustaining functions cease (usually breathing, then heart). Fun, huh?
What are the sypmtoms of brain damage due to alcohol or drug use?
Cognitive impairment: slower thinking, reduced mental performance, and other mental impairments.
Is achaol a drug?
I believe you mean alcohol. In which case, yes it is. It is a drug which affects your brain's cognitive functions. You liver tries to break down alcohol using enzymes. Taking too much alcohol damages your brain and liver.
What is a sentence with adolescent in it?
The adolescents were too young to drink alcohol
Physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol?
bloopperds
Impairment occurs when alcohol causes disorganization in what?
the central nervous system.
Alcohol lack of digestion and almost immediate introduction into the bloodstream accounts for the rapid onset of impairment when you consume alcohol.?
true
How do Adolescents access alcohol and drugs?
Some Adolescents have access to alcohol and drugs from taking their parents' liquor or medical drugs to get high. Others usually buy it from drugdealers or adults that sell alchol. It is not recommended for you to try any of these listed.
Does alcohol make you smarter?
No It dehydrates you and your brain causing brain cells to die.
Alcohol Dehydrogenase functions to convert alcohol into?
Its components
Has been shown to make it more likely that adolescents experiment with illegal drugs.?
Alcohol use.
Define tolerance of alcohol?
Tolerance refers to the blood alcohol level necessary to cause impairment of mental and physical function. As alcoholism develops, the ability to tolerate alcohol also increases.
The effects of alcohol are a general stimulant of the functions of the brain and body?
The effects of alcohol are a general stimulant of the functions of the brain and body.
