Binge drinking has become epidemic in the US, responsible for over half of all alcohol consumption and one in ten adult deaths each year. When alcohol is consumed, it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and impacts many body systems. Initially, it causes feelings of euphoria by increasing serotonin and endorphins, but later leads to impaired motor skills and judgment as it interferes with brain neurotransmitters. Excessive drinking can overwhelm the liver's ability to break down alcohol safely, potentially causing alcohol poisoning, coma or death. Long-term binge drinking is linked to serious health issues like liver disease, brain damage and various cancers. To curb this epidemic, increased education about risks and policy changes like higher alcohol taxes
This document discusses alcoholism and its effects on families and society. It defines alcoholism as losing control over drinking behavior and becoming physically and emotionally addicted. The stages of alcoholism are described from social drinking to dependence and loss of control. Signs of alcoholism include using alcohol to cope with anger and changing social patterns. Families of alcoholics experience guilt, unpredictable behavior, violence and neglect. Alcoholism puts stress on society through accidents and increased health issues. Treatment programs help alcoholics and their families address the causes and cope with the conditions of alcoholism.
Drinking alcohol affects the body in several ways that can impact health and safety. It is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and can cause physical and mental impairment leading to injuries. Heavy or long-term drinking poses serious risks like liver disease, brain damage, and heart problems. While moderate drinking may provide some heart benefits, alcohol affects men and women differently due to physiological differences and is more likely to harm women's health.
Alcohol is considered a drug because it causes intoxication and changes a person's physical and mental state. The short-term effects of alcohol include irritating the digestive system, increasing heart rate, causing dehydration and making the liver work harder. It also acts as a depressant on the nervous system, impairing judgment, coordination and mood. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause permanent damage to organs like the liver, resulting in conditions like cirrhosis, and the brain, potentially leading to dementia. Binge drinking or drinking above the legal limit puts one at risk for these long-term health consequences.
Alcohol is created through fermentation and affects the central nervous system as a depressant. While some teens drink out of curiosity or to fit in, drinking has significant health and legal risks for teens. Long term heavy drinking can lead to health issues like alcoholism, alcohol poisoning, and cirrhosis of the liver.
Alcohol is forbidden in Islam due to its harmful effects that outweigh any potential benefits. The Quran states that while alcohol may provide some benefits to people in small amounts, its harms are greater. Drinking can damage one's health by affecting multiple organ systems and increasing cancer risks. It also puts the drinker and others at risk of dangerous behaviors. Developing brains, such as in adolescents and fetuses, are especially vulnerable to alcohol's negative impacts on cognitive and neural development. With prolonged abuse, dependence and withdrawal symptoms that include seizures, hallucinations and delirium tremens can develop.
This document provides an overview of alcohol including its chemical properties, effects on the body, risks of abuse and dependence, and medical uses and risks. Key points include:
- Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that can cause impairment at high doses and is linked to many health and social problems.
- Chronic heavy drinking can damage major organs like the liver, heart and brain and increase risks of certain cancers.
- Dependence and withdrawal involve physical and psychological risks that require medical management in some cases.
- Fetal alcohol syndrome is a serious risk for pregnant women who drink alcohol.
Alcohol and fitness often have an antagonistic relationship, as alcohol consumption degrades overall fitness and impairs one's ability to meet fitness goals. However, increasing physical fitness through exercise and diet is one of the most effective strategies to fight alcoholism and reverse its harmful health effects. Alcohol negatively impacts fitness by weakening coordination, impairing judgment, slowing response time, hindering weight loss and muscle recovery goals, and increasing dehydration and fatigue. While alcohol can weaken muscles and metabolism, regular exercise may help reduce alcohol consumption by improving mood and providing an alternative to drinking for stress relief.
The document discusses the effects of drugs on human beings. It begins by defining drugs and distinguishing them from medicines. It then covers commonly abused drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, opium, and prescription drugs. The effects of these substances are explained, including how they affect the body, brain, and can lead to addiction. Risks of substance abuse like diseases, accidents, and health issues for pregnancy are outlined. The presentation aims to educate participants on preventing drug abuse and its harmful impacts.
This document discusses alcoholism and its effects on families and society. It defines alcoholism as losing control over drinking behavior and becoming physically and emotionally addicted. The stages of alcoholism are described from social drinking to dependence and loss of control. Signs of alcoholism include using alcohol to cope with anger and changing social patterns. Families of alcoholics experience guilt, unpredictable behavior, violence and neglect. Alcoholism puts stress on society through accidents and increased health issues. Treatment programs help alcoholics and their families address the causes and cope with the conditions of alcoholism.
Drinking alcohol affects the body in several ways that can impact health and safety. It is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and can cause physical and mental impairment leading to injuries. Heavy or long-term drinking poses serious risks like liver disease, brain damage, and heart problems. While moderate drinking may provide some heart benefits, alcohol affects men and women differently due to physiological differences and is more likely to harm women's health.
Alcohol is considered a drug because it causes intoxication and changes a person's physical and mental state. The short-term effects of alcohol include irritating the digestive system, increasing heart rate, causing dehydration and making the liver work harder. It also acts as a depressant on the nervous system, impairing judgment, coordination and mood. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause permanent damage to organs like the liver, resulting in conditions like cirrhosis, and the brain, potentially leading to dementia. Binge drinking or drinking above the legal limit puts one at risk for these long-term health consequences.
Alcohol is created through fermentation and affects the central nervous system as a depressant. While some teens drink out of curiosity or to fit in, drinking has significant health and legal risks for teens. Long term heavy drinking can lead to health issues like alcoholism, alcohol poisoning, and cirrhosis of the liver.
Alcohol is forbidden in Islam due to its harmful effects that outweigh any potential benefits. The Quran states that while alcohol may provide some benefits to people in small amounts, its harms are greater. Drinking can damage one's health by affecting multiple organ systems and increasing cancer risks. It also puts the drinker and others at risk of dangerous behaviors. Developing brains, such as in adolescents and fetuses, are especially vulnerable to alcohol's negative impacts on cognitive and neural development. With prolonged abuse, dependence and withdrawal symptoms that include seizures, hallucinations and delirium tremens can develop.
This document provides an overview of alcohol including its chemical properties, effects on the body, risks of abuse and dependence, and medical uses and risks. Key points include:
- Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that can cause impairment at high doses and is linked to many health and social problems.
- Chronic heavy drinking can damage major organs like the liver, heart and brain and increase risks of certain cancers.
- Dependence and withdrawal involve physical and psychological risks that require medical management in some cases.
- Fetal alcohol syndrome is a serious risk for pregnant women who drink alcohol.
Alcohol and fitness often have an antagonistic relationship, as alcohol consumption degrades overall fitness and impairs one's ability to meet fitness goals. However, increasing physical fitness through exercise and diet is one of the most effective strategies to fight alcoholism and reverse its harmful health effects. Alcohol negatively impacts fitness by weakening coordination, impairing judgment, slowing response time, hindering weight loss and muscle recovery goals, and increasing dehydration and fatigue. While alcohol can weaken muscles and metabolism, regular exercise may help reduce alcohol consumption by improving mood and providing an alternative to drinking for stress relief.
The document discusses the effects of drugs on human beings. It begins by defining drugs and distinguishing them from medicines. It then covers commonly abused drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, opium, and prescription drugs. The effects of these substances are explained, including how they affect the body, brain, and can lead to addiction. Risks of substance abuse like diseases, accidents, and health issues for pregnancy are outlined. The presentation aims to educate participants on preventing drug abuse and its harmful impacts.
Alcohol consumption has numerous effects on the body. It is a powerful psychoactive drug that impacts multiple organs and systems. The amount and circumstances of drinking determine the level and duration of intoxication. Heavy drinking over long periods of time can lead to serious liver diseases like cirrhosis in around 20% of heavy drinkers and alcoholic hepatitis in approximately 35% of heavy drinkers, which can cause inflammation and progressive damage to the liver. Alcohol also negatively impacts brain function causing issues like impaired coordination, vision and memory, as well as daily life through potential abuse and unemployment.
Alcohol related disorders- by Swapnil AgrawalSwapnil Agrawal
The document discusses the history and effects of alcohol use. It notes that alcohol has existed for over 10,000 years and was one of the earliest intentionally fermented substances consumed by humans. It then summarizes some of the key health effects of alcohol, including its impacts on the brain, body, and potential for dependence. Overall, the document provides a broad overview of the long history of alcohol consumption and some of the social and medical issues related to its use.
1) Alcohol is a depressant that impairs physical and mental functioning. It is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and affects every organ, including the brain.
2) Chronic alcohol use can lead to alcoholism, a disease characterized by cravings, loss of control over drinking, physical dependence, and tolerance requiring greater amounts over time.
3) Alcohol damages many organs like the brain, liver, heart, and pancreas and can increase risks of health issues like cancers, strokes, and pancreatitis. Fetal alcohol syndrome is also a risk if a woman drinks during pregnancy.
This document discusses the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol on the body and behavior. It provides definitions of binge drinking and chronic drinking and statistics on teen drinking. The short-term effects of alcohol include slowed reaction times, nausea, and impaired motor skills. Long-term effects can include brain damage, liver disease, and increased cancer risk. Blood alcohol levels are affected by weight, food intake, and beverages consumed. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome and brain development issues in babies.
Alcohol is a major public health concern, contributing to over 2.5 million deaths per year globally. It has a long history of use dating back thousands of years. Alcohol dependence is characterized by impaired control over drinking and continued use despite consequences. Treatment involves managing withdrawal, brief interventions, rehabilitation programs, medications, and counseling. Physicians play an important role in identifying alcoholism and guiding treatment.
Pranav khawale presented on drugs and smoking. He defined drugs and drug abuse, and classified common drugs into narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. He described the effects of popular drugs in each category like heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and nicotine. He discussed the health risks of smoking like various cancers and diseases. He emphasized preventing drug use through family and friend support, passions, goals, awareness and education.
This document discusses the effects of alcohol consumption and provides information about blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. It notes that BAC is the only reliable way to determine how drunk someone is, and lists expected BAC levels for males and females of different weights after consuming various numbers of drinks. The summary describes impaired functioning at different BAC levels and risks of blackouts, injury, and death at very high BACs above 0.30%.
This is a presentation on Cigarette smoking and its ill effects
which contains the reason for smoking , why it is addictive and the short term and long term side effects of cigarette smoking.
The document provides information about various drugs, including their short-term and long-term effects. It discusses marijuana, amphetamines, methamphetamines, ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and alcohol. The effects described include impaired coordination, memory loss, increased heart rate, psychosis, addiction, organ damage, death from overdose. Marijuana is said to be the most commonly used illegal drug among teenagers. Hard drugs like heroin and methamphetamines are highly addictive and can have dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
Alcohol affects many parts of the body. It initially causes an energizing effect but is actually a depressant that slows the central nervous system. As more alcohol is consumed, it impairs judgment, motor skills, and can lead to intoxication or even loss of consciousness. The liver works to break down alcohol but drinking too much overwhelms this system. Long term heavy use can damage the liver and brain. Fetal alcohol syndrome may also result if a pregnant woman drinks.
This document discusses alcoholism and the effects of alcohol consumption. It defines alcoholism as an illness characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled alcohol use. It describes how alcohol is a depressant that initially causes a "buzz" but eventually leads to intoxication as it slows the central nervous system. The document outlines several reasons why people may start drinking, including peer pressure and trying to escape problems. It then explains alcohol's effects on the brain, heart, liver, stomach, behavior and risk of accidents. Finally, it provides tips for saying "no" to alcohol such as volunteering, developing resistance skills, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This document discusses alcoholism as a major health and social problem. It describes how alcohol affects the body and nervous system, impairing judgment and damaging organs. Long-term excessive drinking can lead to serious illnesses like cirrhosis of the liver and deficiencies in vitamins like thiamine. Alcoholism is a complex illness with psychological and social factors. It affects people differently and total abstinence is required to recover, though relapse is possible even after years of sobriety. The document provides information on types of alcohol, how it is processed by the body, signs of intoxication at different blood alcohol levels, and psychological and social impacts of alcoholism.
The document discusses the history and effects of alcohol. It notes that alcohol has been used for thousands of years and is currently legal for those over 21. The document outlines both the desired short term effects of alcohol like relaxation and lowered inhibitions, as well as the dangerous long term health impacts of high or prolonged use such as organ damage and addiction. Withdrawal from alcohol is also discussed, noting it can be dangerous and medical treatment is usually recommended.
This document is a table of contents for a project on alcohol that was created by Tom Oates in 2012. It contains 14 sections that discuss what alcohol is, why people drink it, how it affects the body and mood, the dangers of binge drinking and drunk driving, and the short and long term effects of alcohol consumption. The project was intended to educate Tom's classmates James, Oliver, Andrew, and Callum about the risks and impacts of alcohol use.
The document discusses alcohol and its effects on the body and mind. It provides an alcohol quiz with 11 true/false statements about alcohol. It also discusses what alcohol is, how it is produced by yeast cells and can be poisonous. It notes alcohol is a depressant that affects the brain, liver, and behavior, and can cause damage with too much consumption. It recommends weekly drinking limits and notes alcohol affects people differently.
1) Alcohol affects nearly every system in the body and alters neurochemical processes in the brain. Low doses may provide some health benefits but more than 3 drinks per day increases cancer and disease risk and decreases lifespan by about 10 years.
2) Worldwide, alcohol causes over 2 million deaths annually, accounting for 3.7% of deaths globally. In India, 20-30% of adult males and 5% of females consume alcohol.
3) Alcohol is absorbed quickly from the stomach and small intestine. Repeated use can lead to tolerance through increased metabolism and neurochemical changes in the brain. Blood alcohol concentration determines the level of impairment.
Consuming too much alcohol on a daily basis can lead to health problems like stroke, liver disease, and mouth cancer. Alcohol is one of the oldest known drugs that is made by fermenting grains, fruits, or honey. While an occasional drink likely does little harm, binge drinking and developing a tolerance can cause people to consume greater amounts of alcohol in an attempt to feel its effects, leading to issues. Factors like age, gender, health, food intake, and other drugs influence how alcohol affects each person. Both short and long term heavy alcohol use can damage major organs like the eyes, throat, heart, lungs, liver, and more.
The document discusses alcohol use disorders and management. Some key points:
- Alcohol use results in 2.5 million deaths annually worldwide, especially among youth.
- India's alcohol consumption is increasing, especially in certain states, and the average age of initiation is declining.
- Alcohol dependence is diagnosed based on criteria including withdrawal symptoms and tolerance.
- Withdrawal can cause tremors, seizures, delirium tremens and is managed with benzodiazepines.
- Long-term effects include liver disease, brain damage and increased risk of certain cancers.
This document discusses alcohol use disorders and their treatment. It defines key terms like acute intoxication, withdrawal state, and dependence syndrome. It describes the major symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. It also outlines chronic health complications of alcohol use like Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis. The document lists screening tools and treatments for alcohol dependence, including detoxification with benzodiazepines, vitamin supplementation, and approaches like psychotherapy, group therapy, and medications to reduce cravings or deter drinking.
The company is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Broughton, Chester with a salary between £24-34k based on experience. As part of the engineering team, the role involves all stages of projects from concept to support, including 3D modelling, prototyping, testing, drawing production, manufacturing coordination, assembly, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or aeronautical engineering degree, is highly motivated with strong analytical and communication skills, and enjoys inventing with hands-on design and engineering experience including CAD, FEA, and programming.
workIT! is an immersive urban game that encourages physical activity with friends using handheld computers, shoe sensors, and AR glasses or contacts. Players set goals, collect points by meeting those goals, and receive audio and haptic feedback from a virtual coach and other players in the area to stay motivated as they exercise outdoors.
Alcohol consumption has numerous effects on the body. It is a powerful psychoactive drug that impacts multiple organs and systems. The amount and circumstances of drinking determine the level and duration of intoxication. Heavy drinking over long periods of time can lead to serious liver diseases like cirrhosis in around 20% of heavy drinkers and alcoholic hepatitis in approximately 35% of heavy drinkers, which can cause inflammation and progressive damage to the liver. Alcohol also negatively impacts brain function causing issues like impaired coordination, vision and memory, as well as daily life through potential abuse and unemployment.
Alcohol related disorders- by Swapnil AgrawalSwapnil Agrawal
The document discusses the history and effects of alcohol use. It notes that alcohol has existed for over 10,000 years and was one of the earliest intentionally fermented substances consumed by humans. It then summarizes some of the key health effects of alcohol, including its impacts on the brain, body, and potential for dependence. Overall, the document provides a broad overview of the long history of alcohol consumption and some of the social and medical issues related to its use.
1) Alcohol is a depressant that impairs physical and mental functioning. It is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and affects every organ, including the brain.
2) Chronic alcohol use can lead to alcoholism, a disease characterized by cravings, loss of control over drinking, physical dependence, and tolerance requiring greater amounts over time.
3) Alcohol damages many organs like the brain, liver, heart, and pancreas and can increase risks of health issues like cancers, strokes, and pancreatitis. Fetal alcohol syndrome is also a risk if a woman drinks during pregnancy.
This document discusses the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol on the body and behavior. It provides definitions of binge drinking and chronic drinking and statistics on teen drinking. The short-term effects of alcohol include slowed reaction times, nausea, and impaired motor skills. Long-term effects can include brain damage, liver disease, and increased cancer risk. Blood alcohol levels are affected by weight, food intake, and beverages consumed. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome and brain development issues in babies.
Alcohol is a major public health concern, contributing to over 2.5 million deaths per year globally. It has a long history of use dating back thousands of years. Alcohol dependence is characterized by impaired control over drinking and continued use despite consequences. Treatment involves managing withdrawal, brief interventions, rehabilitation programs, medications, and counseling. Physicians play an important role in identifying alcoholism and guiding treatment.
Pranav khawale presented on drugs and smoking. He defined drugs and drug abuse, and classified common drugs into narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. He described the effects of popular drugs in each category like heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and nicotine. He discussed the health risks of smoking like various cancers and diseases. He emphasized preventing drug use through family and friend support, passions, goals, awareness and education.
This document discusses the effects of alcohol consumption and provides information about blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. It notes that BAC is the only reliable way to determine how drunk someone is, and lists expected BAC levels for males and females of different weights after consuming various numbers of drinks. The summary describes impaired functioning at different BAC levels and risks of blackouts, injury, and death at very high BACs above 0.30%.
This is a presentation on Cigarette smoking and its ill effects
which contains the reason for smoking , why it is addictive and the short term and long term side effects of cigarette smoking.
The document provides information about various drugs, including their short-term and long-term effects. It discusses marijuana, amphetamines, methamphetamines, ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and alcohol. The effects described include impaired coordination, memory loss, increased heart rate, psychosis, addiction, organ damage, death from overdose. Marijuana is said to be the most commonly used illegal drug among teenagers. Hard drugs like heroin and methamphetamines are highly addictive and can have dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
Alcohol affects many parts of the body. It initially causes an energizing effect but is actually a depressant that slows the central nervous system. As more alcohol is consumed, it impairs judgment, motor skills, and can lead to intoxication or even loss of consciousness. The liver works to break down alcohol but drinking too much overwhelms this system. Long term heavy use can damage the liver and brain. Fetal alcohol syndrome may also result if a pregnant woman drinks.
This document discusses alcoholism and the effects of alcohol consumption. It defines alcoholism as an illness characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled alcohol use. It describes how alcohol is a depressant that initially causes a "buzz" but eventually leads to intoxication as it slows the central nervous system. The document outlines several reasons why people may start drinking, including peer pressure and trying to escape problems. It then explains alcohol's effects on the brain, heart, liver, stomach, behavior and risk of accidents. Finally, it provides tips for saying "no" to alcohol such as volunteering, developing resistance skills, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This document discusses alcoholism as a major health and social problem. It describes how alcohol affects the body and nervous system, impairing judgment and damaging organs. Long-term excessive drinking can lead to serious illnesses like cirrhosis of the liver and deficiencies in vitamins like thiamine. Alcoholism is a complex illness with psychological and social factors. It affects people differently and total abstinence is required to recover, though relapse is possible even after years of sobriety. The document provides information on types of alcohol, how it is processed by the body, signs of intoxication at different blood alcohol levels, and psychological and social impacts of alcoholism.
The document discusses the history and effects of alcohol. It notes that alcohol has been used for thousands of years and is currently legal for those over 21. The document outlines both the desired short term effects of alcohol like relaxation and lowered inhibitions, as well as the dangerous long term health impacts of high or prolonged use such as organ damage and addiction. Withdrawal from alcohol is also discussed, noting it can be dangerous and medical treatment is usually recommended.
This document is a table of contents for a project on alcohol that was created by Tom Oates in 2012. It contains 14 sections that discuss what alcohol is, why people drink it, how it affects the body and mood, the dangers of binge drinking and drunk driving, and the short and long term effects of alcohol consumption. The project was intended to educate Tom's classmates James, Oliver, Andrew, and Callum about the risks and impacts of alcohol use.
The document discusses alcohol and its effects on the body and mind. It provides an alcohol quiz with 11 true/false statements about alcohol. It also discusses what alcohol is, how it is produced by yeast cells and can be poisonous. It notes alcohol is a depressant that affects the brain, liver, and behavior, and can cause damage with too much consumption. It recommends weekly drinking limits and notes alcohol affects people differently.
1) Alcohol affects nearly every system in the body and alters neurochemical processes in the brain. Low doses may provide some health benefits but more than 3 drinks per day increases cancer and disease risk and decreases lifespan by about 10 years.
2) Worldwide, alcohol causes over 2 million deaths annually, accounting for 3.7% of deaths globally. In India, 20-30% of adult males and 5% of females consume alcohol.
3) Alcohol is absorbed quickly from the stomach and small intestine. Repeated use can lead to tolerance through increased metabolism and neurochemical changes in the brain. Blood alcohol concentration determines the level of impairment.
Consuming too much alcohol on a daily basis can lead to health problems like stroke, liver disease, and mouth cancer. Alcohol is one of the oldest known drugs that is made by fermenting grains, fruits, or honey. While an occasional drink likely does little harm, binge drinking and developing a tolerance can cause people to consume greater amounts of alcohol in an attempt to feel its effects, leading to issues. Factors like age, gender, health, food intake, and other drugs influence how alcohol affects each person. Both short and long term heavy alcohol use can damage major organs like the eyes, throat, heart, lungs, liver, and more.
The document discusses alcohol use disorders and management. Some key points:
- Alcohol use results in 2.5 million deaths annually worldwide, especially among youth.
- India's alcohol consumption is increasing, especially in certain states, and the average age of initiation is declining.
- Alcohol dependence is diagnosed based on criteria including withdrawal symptoms and tolerance.
- Withdrawal can cause tremors, seizures, delirium tremens and is managed with benzodiazepines.
- Long-term effects include liver disease, brain damage and increased risk of certain cancers.
This document discusses alcohol use disorders and their treatment. It defines key terms like acute intoxication, withdrawal state, and dependence syndrome. It describes the major symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. It also outlines chronic health complications of alcohol use like Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis. The document lists screening tools and treatments for alcohol dependence, including detoxification with benzodiazepines, vitamin supplementation, and approaches like psychotherapy, group therapy, and medications to reduce cravings or deter drinking.
The company is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Broughton, Chester with a salary between £24-34k based on experience. As part of the engineering team, the role involves all stages of projects from concept to support, including 3D modelling, prototyping, testing, drawing production, manufacturing coordination, assembly, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or aeronautical engineering degree, is highly motivated with strong analytical and communication skills, and enjoys inventing with hands-on design and engineering experience including CAD, FEA, and programming.
workIT! is an immersive urban game that encourages physical activity with friends using handheld computers, shoe sensors, and AR glasses or contacts. Players set goals, collect points by meeting those goals, and receive audio and haptic feedback from a virtual coach and other players in the area to stay motivated as they exercise outdoors.
The document lists contact information for Mongolian embassies and consulates around the world, including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Locations included are Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, and Malaysia.
Gbolu Adebisi delivered a lecture on secrets to a long, healthy life. He discussed seven deadly sins like commerce without ethics. He outlined objectives of developing better nutrition understanding, relationship between exercise and disease prevention, and realizing one's role in their own health. Adebisi explained that a healthy body can self-heal with assistance through diet and lifestyle. Maintaining alkalinity, green foods, water, exercise and positive mindset were keys to taking charge of one's health.
The study compared nitrate levels in a lake and river in Puerto Rico over 5 days. Samples collected in the morning and evening were analyzed. Nitrate levels in the lake ranged from 0.079 to 0.469 mg/L, lower than the river which ranged from 0.211 to 0.791 mg/L. Both water bodies showed increased nitrate levels after a major precipitation event on April 30th, supporting the hypothesis that rainfall increases nitrate concentration in bodies of water. Higher agricultural activity near the river likely contributed to its elevated nitrate levels.
A study on the presence of heavy metal in perna viridisiaemedu
This document summarizes a study on the presence of heavy metals in the green mussel Perna viridis and water from the Ennore estuary in India. Samples of mussels and water were collected during different seasons and analyzed for concentrations of cadmium, zinc, lead, and copper using ICP-AES. The study found the highest concentrations of heavy metals during post-monsoon and summer seasons. In mussels, zinc had the highest concentration while cadmium was lowest. In water, copper levels were highest. The order of metal abundance differed between mussels and water. The results indicate industrial effluents are influencing metal levels in the estuary.
U.S. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Seminar (English)Registrar Corp
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) presents many important changes for companies exporting food to the United States.
The document discusses the rise of wearable technologies and their potential impact on learning. It notes that wearable devices like smartwatches and Google Glass allow hands-free access to information and can enhance learning experiences. Examples mentioned include medical students using Glass during rotations to look up patient information, and museums testing augmented reality displays. The document argues that wearable technologies will require rethinking learning design and addressing challenges around data privacy and security.
Repurchase products and products for payoutstycoons empire
Tycoons Empire International Limited is offering various Reebok products for repurchase by TEIL members at discounted prices using their point value. The products include watches, shades, backpacks, t-shirts, track suits, shoes, sippers, bags, cookers, and mosquito killers. Members can repurchase these products at the TEIL discounted price by paying the difference between the point value and the discounted price in cash. Shipping is available within India and products will be dispatched within 15-30 days.
This document provides an analysis of the phrases in the Lord's Prayer. It examines the meaning of "Thine is the Kingdom" as referring to God's eternal rule over creation and people's hearts. It explores "Thine is the Power" as God's power being perfected in human weakness and enabling joyful endurance. It discusses ""and the Glory" as praising God's holy character, and heaven's wonders outweighing earthly troubles. It concludes by noting the eternal nature of God's works from Genesis to Matthew.
The document discusses reasons from the Bible not to lose heart. It cites several passages from 2 Corinthians chapter 4: [1] God has given believers a ministry and mercy, so they should not lose heart. [2] Though believers face spiritual battles, God is the one doing the work, not them. [3] While believers are weak, God is strong, and their weakness glorifies Jesus. [4] Though believers face trials in this life, they produce eternal rewards, so they should continue without losing heart.
GoodCompany Ventures is a community that supports entrepreneurs starting for-profit businesses with social goals. It helps companies in areas like clean tech, social finance, education, public health and community building with innovation, creating impact, and implementing their ideas. GoodCompany Ventures ensures these ventures consider demands, exiting strategies, markets, profitability, scalability, and competition, as well as operations, sales, marketing, finance, legal and accounting matters. They are accepting applications - those interested can contact them.
Children in non-English speaking environments and families have difficulties learning English for several reasons:
1) Their surroundings prefer speaking other languages which limits English practice.
2) Their skills and knowledge vary, and different accents make pronunciation challenging.
3) Materials and activities are not engaging or at an appropriate difficulty level.
4) Parents and others do not sufficiently motivate and support English learning from an early age.
Accessibility: Are UX-perienced? Understanding User Needs for an Accessible U...Angela M. Hooker
Some of your users have disabilities, and some don't, but if you consider their needs, then they all can have an accessible and delightful user experience.
This document analyzes how Gina Stewart-Harman created an effective literacy environment for her students using research-based practices. She gets to know students' literacy experiences and needs through assessments and uses this data to guide instruction and select appropriate texts. Stewart-Harman considers text dimensions, levels, structures, and genres to choose books that engage and meet students' needs. She implements the interactive, critical, and response perspectives on literacy instruction to facilitate cognitive and affective development and allow students to connect with texts on personal levels.
The document outlines activities for an English club and community service projects. The English club holds weekly reading workshops where students bank vocabulary words and do storytelling activities. It also has a mail box project to promote confidence through exchanging letters and emails. Community service projects include Earth Day tree planting, donations to a school, and excursions to educational sites.
Punter, J. ed. (2010) Urban Design and the British Urban Renaissance, Abingdon, Routledge: xx & 371pp: 105 illustrations: in paper (ISBN 978-0-415-44303-6) and hard back: chapters on four parts of London and each of the 12 major UK cities
Uploaded by permission following CPlan lecture by Professor Punter at Cardiff University January 2010
This chapter introduces HTML and the basics of creating web pages. It discusses:
- The origins of HTML and how it enabled linking between documents on the internet.
- The main components of an HTML file - tags which provide formatting instructions to browsers enclosed in angle brackets, attributes which modify tags, and closing tags to indicate the end of an element.
- The four main stages of web development - planning, creating, testing, and publishing.
- Common tags used in HTML documents including <html> to indicate HTML content, <head> for metadata, and other basic document tags.
eyeTalk - A system for helping people affected by motor neuron problemsUC San Diego
This document summarizes an on-screen T9 keyboard project for people with locked-in syndrome. It introduces the motivation to enable interaction through eye tracking, describes the team and software development process, and outlines the system architecture including a backend, UI, T9 and word prediction module, and analytics module. The team aims to build an easy-to-use communication tool and collect data to improve the system and research.
Caity DuPont is an interior designer with experience in residential, commercial, and retail design projects. Her portfolio includes a condo renovation with an eat-in kitchen and built-in storage, a kitchen remodel with ample counter space, and a commercial office design for an architecture firm. She also designed a boutique chocolate shop and a sophisticated restaurant called Lemon Creation. Caity held leadership roles in university athletics and design organizations.
Alcohol's damaging effects on the brainCurtis Cripe
Heavy drinking over long periods of time can cause extensive and permanent brain damage. The document discusses several ways alcohol damages the brain, such as blackouts from binge drinking, memory lapses from moderate drinking, and conditions like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome from thiamine deficiency. Women may be more vulnerable than men to alcohol's effects on the brain, as alcoholic women have shown signs of brain shrinkage after fewer years of heavy drinking compared to men. The degree of brain damage depends on several factors, including how much and how long a person has consumed alcohol.
This document discusses the psychological and physical effects of alcohol consumption and alcoholism. It covers topics such as the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism, how alcohol affects the brain and body, blood alcohol concentration levels, binge drinking, blackouts, the stages of physical deterioration from alcoholism, and psychological factors that can contribute to alcoholism such as learned behavior, thoughts and beliefs, developmental maturity, family history of alcoholism, stress reduction, and mood enhancement.
- Alcohol is created through fermentation and is a depressant that affects the central nervous system. It can impair coordination and concentration.
- Teens sometimes drink out of curiosity, to relax, fit in, or seem older. However, underage drinking is illegal and can negatively impact health, safety, and development.
- Drinking too much can cause intoxication, poisoning, and long-term health issues like cirrhosis or fetal alcohol syndrome. Factors like how fast one drinks and genetics affect individual reactions. Dependence and addiction are also risks, as is withdrawal without treatment.
1) Alcohol is both an irreplaceable remedy after a hard week's work but also damages health by affecting vulnerable organs. While a drink may seem harmless, its effects on the body should be understood.
2) Alcohol is toxic and dehydrates cells, impairs the central nervous system, and damages the liver, stomach, esophagus, and cardiovascular system.
3) The brain is most severely impacted by alcohol, which can kill brain cells and lead to permanent brain damage by reducing brain volume and causing scars, hemorrhages, and voids in the brain. Regular heavy drinking impairs mental and emotional functions.
The document discusses various topics related to alcohol and drug abuse including:
- Alcohol is widely used but can lead to alcoholism which impacts an estimated 10-15 million Americans each year.
- Both small and large amounts of alcohol can impact physical and mental health, with too much often leading to problems.
- Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious public health issue, especially among youth.
- Signs of alcoholism and withdrawal symptoms are described.
- Binge drinking, especially among young people, can negatively impact brain development and function.
- Drug abuse is defined and commonly abused drugs are listed along with potential harms.
- Alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace lowers productivity and increases costs to employers
This document discusses the harms of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. It states that drugs are chemicals that cause effects like coma, mental weakness, and pain relief, and are often used for non-medical purposes to forget problems or experience pleasure. While some drugs relieve pain, they can also lead to addiction, impaired thinking and movements, and organ damage. Alcohol has depressing effects and contributes to various cancers as well as fetal alcohol syndrome. Tobacco smoking directly leads to many deaths each year in the US and is linked to numerous health problems like heart disease and cancer. The document recommends quitting smoking and limiting secondhand smoke exposure.
Alcohol abuse can negatively impact individuals and communities through health issues and dangerous behavior. Excessive drinking can lead to alcohol poisoning which decreases breathing functions and the gag reflex, potentially resulting in choking, coma, or death if medical help is not received. While sobering up just takes time, seeking treatment for a friend is important to prevent future regret over alcohol-related tragedies. Blood alcohol concentration levels above 0.08% legally impair driving ability, but judgment can be affected at lower levels depending on individual physiology and drinking patterns. Overcoming alcohol dependence requires commitment to change drinking behaviors and lifestyle through medical treatment and social support.
1. BINGE DRINKING: AN EPIDEMIC
By
Anna Fullerton
Dr. Emily Place
BIO 210
November 12, 2014
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Anna Fullerton
Dr. Emily Place
BIO 210
November 12, 2014
BINGE DRINKING: AN EPIDEMIC
You are out with some friends celebrating. To get things going one person
buys the table a round of shots. You don’t normally like to drink heavily, but it is just one
shot, and it’s a celebration. Then you order your usual glass of Merlot. Just as you finish
it, someone else buys a round, and you are feeling just relaxed enough, so you take that as
well. Before you know it, your thoughts are fuzzy, words are slurred, and reactions slow.
You somehow get to a taxi and then to your apartment, though you can’t really recall
how. The next morning you awake to a throbbing headache and upset stomach.
Unfortunately, this is a scenario most of us know all too well. Binge drinking makes up
for over half of all alcohol consumption in the US and is responsible for 1 in 10 adult
deaths each year (Alcohol and Public Health, 2014). What is happening within our bodies
that so quickly causes our common sense and better judgment to disappear? Furthermore,
do we really need to sweat the effects of too many drinks or can we just chalk it up to
another night of memory loss and poor choices?
As soon as you take your first sip or shot of alcohol, changes are occurring at a
cellular level. The alcohol travels from your mouth through the throat and esophagus into
the stomach. Approximately 20% is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach,
while the remaining 80% continues on to the small intestine for continued breakdown
before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol is able to
reach many other body systems including your excretory system and central nervous
system. First, we will discuss the chemical changes occurring in your brain (Foundation
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for a Drug Free World, 2014). At this point in your evening, you will probably start to
notice you are loosening up a little bit, maybe laughing a little louder and easier. You
have the hormone serotonin to thank for that. Alcohol increases the release of serotonin
and endorphins, which is why people oftentimes feel happy or euphoric when intoxicated.
This is usually one of the first signs of alcohol’s presence in your body. As you continue
to drink, however, you will also notice lessened motor control. You may be moving
slower, notice a longer reaction time, or be a bit clumsier than usual. This is because
alcohol slows down the neurotransmitters than send and receive signals in your brain.
Specifically, the cerebellum is hindered when discussing loss of motor skills (Beyond
Hangovers, 2010).
As alcohol travels through the bloodstream, it also makes its way to your
excretory system. The liver is one of the most incredible organs in your body. As it
absorbs the toxic alcohol, it is able to break it down through a process called
“metabolizing” and transform it into a nontoxic substance. However, your liver is only
able to metabolize so much, so fast. Consequently, excess drinking or even just drinking
too quickly will result in excess alcohol circulating in your bloodstream with no where to
be broken down because the liver was over loaded (Foundation for a Drug-Free World,
2014). When this occurs, the real trademarks of a heavy night of drinking start to appear.
At this point, your reflexes have slowed, your speech and motor skills are deteriorated,
and your decision-making capabilities are skewed. For many, memory loss, or “blacking
out,” is the worst of it. Alcohol’s interference with the neurotransmitter glutamate, which
is responsible for memory, is thought to be responsible for this phenomenon (Beyond
Hangovers, 2010). For others, though, the excessive alcohol is more than their bodies can
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handle, and consequences range from vomiting to coma and death. Although no one
believes it will happen to themselves or any of their friends, alcohol poisoning is a very
real danger. Once alcohol blood content reaches a certain level, the respiratory system is
serious hindered. Not only can arrhythmia in the heart occur, but also breathing slows
down to the point that the brain is no longer receiving oxygen (Foundation for a Drug-
Free World, 2014). Another huge risk happens when a person is either unconscious or too
drunk to turn over, but people can actually breathe in their own vomit, essentially
suffocating themselves (Alcohol and Your Health, 2014). Most of these consequences
will resolve themselves within 24-48 hours. However, many people are unaware of the
long-term consequences to binge drinking.
Heavy drinking over an extended period of time has physical, social, and
emotional consequences. Probably the most well known long-term side effect to alcohol
is damage to the liver. However, adverse health effects extend from brain damage to
stomach ulcers, and include increased risk of various types of cancers, heart disease,
stroke, pancreatitis, digestive problems, and depression and anxiety (Alcohol and Your
Health, 2014). Fortunately some of the long-term effects, previously discussed, are
treatable. For example, as the alcohol digests in your stomach, the acidity actually
irritates and can cause your stomach lining to bleed (Alcohol and Your Health, 2014). If
exposed to the acidity in alcohol frequently over a long period of time, stomach ulcers
can develop. However, the inflammation and infections that can occur with stomach
ulcers can be cured with various medications and antibiotics. Heart disease can also be
treated with exercise, a healthy diet, and aspirin. Depression and anxiety are both most
commonly treated with a dual regimen of therapy and medication, but can also be treated
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with solely medication. Even with an increased risk of mouth, throat, and stomach
cancers, treatment options are available in the forms of chemotherapies and various
radiation treatments.
Unfortunately, there are some long-term effects that are less easily treated. These
would include liver damage, pancreatitis, and damage to the brain, more specifically
Wernicke–Korsakoff Syndrome and hepatic encephalopathy which both occur over long-
term alcohol abuse (Alcohol Alert, 2004). The general population understands that
excessive and chronic alcohol use can damage the liver. What they may not realize,
though, is just how severe and long-term that damage can be. The liver is chiefly
responsible for breaking down toxins, such as alcohol. Over time however, some may
develop cirrhosis of the liver. This is a condition which results in weakness, fatigue,
jaundice, internal bleeding, swelling in various parts of the body, and can result in death
(Alcohol and Your Health, 2014). If the liver is scarred enough from the oxidative stress
of breaking down alcohol too frequently, the liver could potentially fail altogether.
Surprisingly, liver disease can also result in a brain condition called hepatic
encephalopathy (Alcohol Alert, 2004). When the liver is unable to break down toxins in
the body such as ammonia and manganese, these act as poison to brain cells. This
condition results in changes in sleep pattern, mood, psychiatric conditions, and coma or
death. The other serious brain disease that can result from long-term binge drinking is
known as Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, which causes movement and coordination
problems, cognitive impairment, and memory loss. Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome is
caused by a thiamine deficiency found in many alcoholics. The part of the brain that is
affected the most has proven to be incredibly sensitive to thiamine deficiencies (Alcohol
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Alert, 2004). .
According to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,
abstaining from alcohol for up to a year can help to partially restore the original structure
of your brain (Alcohol Alert, 2004). Although, no damage can be reversed completely,
some cognitive functions can be improved. For most long-term effects of binge drinking,
the damage control depends on the amount of damage. The liver and the pancreas both
are damaged during long-term binge drinking. As mentioned earlier, there are treatments
available that help by lowering blood ammonia levels. There are also “artificial” livers
than assist livers in removing toxins from the body. If neither of those are an option,
some patients do require transplants (Alcohol Alert, 2004).
Physical side effects may be more obvious and more commonly discussed, but
they are not the only long-term consequences to long-term drinking. Socio-emotional
consequences may include strained friend/familial relations, loss of relationships, adverse
effects on work life or school life, legal consequences, and financial consequences
(Alcohol Misuse, 2013).
What can be done to lessen the devastating health effects of binge drinking? The
only way to tackle a major, large scale health issue like this one is a two pronged
approach that addresses both damage control and preventative measures. Since damage
control has been mostly covered in the earlier discussion of treatment options for short
and long-term health effects, we will focus more on the preventative piece.
Paramount to decreasing the prevalence of binge drinking among college
students and adults alike is the investment in preventative measures. Helping the public to
understand all the dangers involved in just one night of binge drinking is crucial in
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eliminating some of the adverse health effects. Education and awareness about the
consequences to binge drinking and irresponsible drinking in general can help the public
make more informed decisions. Especially for young people and on college campuses,
informing students of the harsh realties that come with risky behavior is vital (Alcohol
and Public Health, 2014). Education by itself is not enough, though. There must be
changes at the structural level as well. Policy changes should consist of increased taxes
on alcohol, increased alcohol prices, increased and consistent enforcement of underage
drinking laws and laws prohibiting diving under the influence (Alcohol and Public
Health, 2014).
They say too much of a good thing is a bad thing. In the case of alcohol, I would
have to agree. A night out on the town may seem innocent enough, but one too many
drinks can have devastating effects on your physical and socio-emotional wellbeing. In
order to combat the epidemic of binge drinking in our country, we must push for
increased education and awareness, so that the general public understands the dangers,
and policy reform so that there is less over all access to excessive amounts of alcohol.
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