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- 51: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 2
- ... better understood. The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome states "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the name given to a group of physical and mental birth defects that are the direct result of a woman's drinking during pregnancy" (NOFAS 1). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the only disease that is one hundred percent preventable if the mother refrains from drinking while pregnant. Drinking liquor at all during pregnancy is not advisable. There is no way of measuring how much alcohol one can consume before defects occur, and no proof that small amounts of liquor are safe. As ...
- 52: Social and Personal Effects of Alcohol Consumption
- ... Alcohol Consumption Alcohol Consumption Alcohol, probably the oldest drug known, has been used at least since the earliest records exist. Out of the many numerous types of alcohol, ethyl alcohol is the one consumed in drinking. People drink Alcohol in three main beverages, these are, beer, which contains 3% to 8% alcohol, wines, which contain 8% to 12% alcohol, and distilled beverages, such as whisky or vodka, which contain 40% to ... the alcohol content. The higher the alcohol content of the beverage consumed, the more alcohol will enter the blood stream. The amount and type of food in the stomach also affects the rate of absorption. Drinking when the stomach is full will cause less intoxication, because of the food in the stomachs fats and proteins, which slow the rate of alcohol absorption. After alcohol passes through the stomach, it is rapidly ... one ounce of whisky per hour. Most people, however, drink faster then this, and so the concentration of alcohol in the blood keeps rising. Moderate use of alcohol is not harmful, but excessive or heavy drinking is associated with alcoholism and numerous other health problems. The effects of excessive drinking becomes evident on major organ systems of the body after continuous drinking of a period of time the may range ...
- 53: The Of Marlowes Excessive Drin
- The Role of Marlowe s Excessive Drinking Throughout the book The Big Sleep the character Marlowe is a detective working in Criminal Justice. This job seems to bring about a lot of stress to Marlowe, and in order to cope; he turns to drinking which relaxes him. Although he is an alcoholic he still is able to function and get his investigations done. He is a functional alcoholic who abuses alcohol constantly and has a great desire for it ... and or physical dependence and sometimes he drinks casually and socially. But job- related stress is the main reason Marlowe turns to alcohol because there are times he is able to drink on the job, drinking helps him relax and cope with his job-related stress, and alcohol is the agent that helps him deal with those problems. One of the reasons that may cause Marlowe to turn to alcohol ...
- 54: Ethical Problem: Drinking Alcohol
- Ethical Problem: Drinking Alcohol During my high school years, I had to make many decisions. Some of these decisions came easily to me, like what clothes to wear to school. Some of them took more thought, like what ... be the fifth stage of moral functioning, Legality. If you think at this stage, you will follow the rules and laws all the time. The law, however, did not prevent many of my friends from drinking nor did it do much in the way of stopping them after they had started. The law was too easy to avoid so getting caught by the cops was rarely a matter of great concern ... the fact that I had tried a beer or two before to see what would happen, and all I had found was that I really don't like the taste. I couldn't see how drinking something that tasted so awful could make people feel so good. I was also out for sports, so getting caught drinking alcohol could have lead to suspension from a few meets or even being ...
- 55: Alcohol
- ... effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users. Some users may become intoxicated at a much lower Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level that I am about to show you. Along with drinking their are different levels to it: 0.02-0.03 BAC: No loss of coorination,slight euphoria and loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not apparent. 0.04-0.06 BAC: Feeling of well-being ... the alcohol, and it also depends on how fast you drink it, the faster you drink the more your BAC goes up because your body doesn't have as long to delute the alcohol. BINGE DRINKING Drinking a lot of something at one time is not really good for your system, no matter what it is. Bringe drinking is drinking to get drunk, it is what a lot of college people ...
- 56: Binge Drinking 2
- ... also said that Fraternity and Sorority members drink more and drink more frequently than their peers and accept as normal high levels of alcohol consumption and associated problems. Fraternity-sponsored parties also may encourage heavy drinking. Studies have found that students who consider parties or athletics important and those who drink to get drunk appear most likely to binge drink or to drink heavily (Shalala, 1, 1995). Although alcohol use by ... greater alcohol use is related to greater sexual aggression (Shalala, 1995, 2). Students living on campuses with higher proportions of binge drinkers experience more incidents of assault and unwanted sexual advances because of their peers drinking than do students residing on campuses with lower proportions of binge drinkers (Shalala, 1995, 2). Some campuses sponsor alcohol awareness events and classroom lectures and distribute information about alcohol use. Although such education programs raise students' awareness of issues surrounding alcohol use, these programs appear to have minimal effect on drinking and on the rates of alcohol problems. According to Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services at The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, it seems that binge drinkers appear to ...
- 57: Sobering Studies
- By: Ramesh Ranganathan E-mail: ramesh3463@yahoo.com Sobering Studies A new study found students who doubt their abilities to handle bad moods or bad situations are more prone to drinking. This is just the latest in a number of alcohol studies coming out in relation to college students. College students are always easy targets for these surveys, since many students are finally away from their ... drinks themselves. People drink to relax, have fun, deal with stress, sleep, get away from problems, cope, and alleviate stress, just to name a few. What students should be aware of is if they are drinking for more than relaxation and fun, they could very well have a problem. In essence if students are drinking to cope with the everyday problems of academe, they have more problems than low grades or job market stress. On the other hand, just because someone drinks more than one glass of wine for ...
- 58: Binge Drinking 2
- ... also said that Fraternity and Sorority members drink more and drink more frequently than their peers and accept as normal high levels of alcohol consumption and associated problems. Fraternity-sponsored parties also may encourage heavy drinking. Studies have found that students who consider parties or athletics important and those who drink to get drunk appear most likely to binge drink or to drink heavily (Shalala, 1, 1995). Although alcohol use by ... greater alcohol use is related to greater sexual aggression (Shalala, 1995, 2). Students living on campuses with higher proportions of binge drinkers experience more incidents of assault and unwanted sexual advances because of their peers drinking than do students residing on campuses with lower proportions of binge drinkers (Shalala, 1995, 2). Some campuses sponsor alcohol awareness events and classroom lectures and distribute information about alcohol use. Although such education programs raise students' awareness of issues surrounding alcohol use, these programs appear to have minimal effect on drinking and on the rates of alcohol problems. According to Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services at The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, it seems that binge drinkers appear to ...
- 59: Drinking Hemlock and Other Nutritional Matters
- Drinking Hemlock and Other Nutritional Matters In Drinking Hemlock and Other Nutritional Matters, Harold Morowitz raises radical questions about how we know what we know and emphasizes the need for careful inquiry. Mr. Morowitz is strongly convinced that by incorporating the basics of ... remains that both are needed to persevere in life. The sad thing about common sense is that it too can not be taught in school. You must find it for yourself. Work Cited Morowitz, Harold. Drinking Hemlock and Other Nutritional Matters. Mentor Seminar 1999-2000 Ed. Albala et al. New York: McGraw Hill, 1999. 2-4
- 60: Catcher In The Rye - Boys Will Be Boys
- ... clearly relate with. The desire for independence, the sexually related encounters, the questioning of one's religion, the individual view of the world as a whole, the language, and dealing with teenage pressures such as drinking and smoking are issues that almost all teens have had or will have to deal with in their adolescent years. Thusly, this novel and its main character's experiences can easily be related to and ... Phoebe, makes a comment on his swearing. She merely requests Holden to, "Don't swear so much" (168). Vulgar language is a pitfall of adolescence. Another major aspect of teenage life, are such pressures of drinking and smoking. As most teenagers in today's world have come across alcohol at one point or another, Holden has given into the pressures of underage drinking to drown his sorrows. Throughout the novel, Holden drinks even though he is underage. "Many drink to escape the problems that they face day to day, and in the novel it is apparent that ...
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