6. According to the Canadian Addiction Survey... 1) Light Infrequent Drinker 2) Light Frequent Drinker 3) Heavy Infrequent Drinker 4) Heavy Frequent Drinker
7. The benefits of ALCOHOL MODERATE alcohol consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke.
8. Depressant Abuse Humiliated FRIENDSHIPS ACCIDENTS insulted VERBAL ABUSE Negative effects FUN DEATH Social Life ARGUEMENTS Family & Marriage
10. Physiological & Behavioural Effects of Alcohol Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol): The intoxicating substance found in alcohol.Fermentation: The process whereby yeast organisms break down plant sugars to yield ethanol. Distillation: The process whereby mash is subject to high temperatures to release alcohol vapours, which are then condensed and mixed with water to make the final product. Proof: A measure of the percentage of alcohol in a beverage. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC):The ratio if alcohol to total blood volume; the factor to use to measure the effects of alcohol. Learned Behavioural Tolerance: The ability of drinkers to modify their behaviours so that they appear sober even when they have high BAC levels.