training and then manifests to communication between RAs and students. Although OU is a dry campus freshman students still drink in the dorms without fear of being caught. The alcohol strike policy is intended to deter students from drinking on campus but the policy is hardly ever strictly enforced unless a complaint of alcohol is made by another student. Saying OU is a dry campus is a joke in itself made to sound nice. The first person I interview was freshman Jessie Pollares‚ who is currently an
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THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL IN THE BODY Excessive alcohol use can cause the pancreas to produce toxic substances that interfere with proper functioning. The resulting inflammation is called pancreatitis‚ a serious problem that can destroy the pancreas. One of the most frequent causes of chronic pancreatitis are alcohol abuse. Alcoholism has been an issue in our contemporary society. It is dangerous.It is becoming extremely tough for the government to fight against alcoholism in Kenya. Central Nervous
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Alcohol abuse is increasing in our society especially among the younger generation‚ this issue has many causes and effects. For example‚ peer group people emotional‚ social and family issues. Unfortunately‚ the person doing the drinking is not the only one who feels the impact of this abuse. It has a profound and direct impact on their families as well as their friends and acquaintances. When you are an alcoholic‚ even though you may not notice the changes‚ everyone else around you will. It may
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Anthony Svizzero October 14‚ 2010 Alcohol Edu Reflection Through this experience‚ I gained much insight into the negative effects and consequences that are associated with the consumption of alcohol. This course has taught me and equipped me with many facts and information about alcohol that I was not previously aware of. With this gained knowledge I am a more informed person whom can make better decisions for myself that will not place myself for the people around me in dangerous situations
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Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to a group of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy (CDC‚ 2015). This set of conditions (FAS) encompasses a full range of prenatal alcohol damage that can vary from mild to severe. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can cause physical deformities‚ behavioral problems‚ learning disabilities‚ motor or neurological deficits‚ or a combination of these effects (CDC‚ 2015). Alcohol falls under the chemical category of teratogens‚ which enters the mother’s bloodstream
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Drinking alcohol is like taking a drug. It is a form of drug abuse‚ and drug addiction. This is a worldwide problem that many people are involved in. There are good effects of alcohol if it is in small amounts‚ and in moderation. On the other hand there are bad short and long term effects. The effects that a person will get are all based on certain factors like‚ how much and how often alcohol is consumed‚ the age of the person‚ when the person started and how long they have been drinking for‚ gender
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Alcohol is a central nervous system depressantit slows down the body’s functions and its effects are similar to those of a general anesthetic. Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is the active ingredient in all alcoholic drinks. If you take any alcoholic drink and remove the ingredients that give it taste and color‚ you get ethyl alcohol. Remove the water from ethyl alcohol and you get ether. Ether is an anesthetic that works on the brain and puts it to sleep. The same symptoms surgical patient experiences under
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ALCOHOL: Organic compound of ancient origins 1 every 10 seconds die because of alcohol. in the world are 3.3 million people who die each year because of excessive alcohol abuse‚ namely the frequency of one every ten seconds. I think it is absurd that the 5.9% of annual deaths is due to exaggerated voluntary consumption of a substance that has a fairly high price‚ I think it’s also crazy that the ’use of pure alcohol per capita per year is 6.2 liters ‚ about 62 bottles of wine‚ for the population
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J.G Fehr Effects of Alcohol on the Brain The Effects of Alcohol on the Human Brain By John Gabriel Fehr Submitted on April 3‚ 2013 Prepared for: Dr. A.M. Wittman ( English 199‚ Section B02 ) J.G Fehr Effects of Alcohol on the Brain 2 Table of Contents List of Illustrations……………………………………………………………………………………………… ii Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… iii Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..……………… 1 What you’ll need to know about the human
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Is alcohol good for your health? For many reasons‚ this is a question without simple or clear-cut answers. Humans have used alcohol safely and enjoyably for thousands of years‚ and it continue to occupy an important place in many religious ceremonies and social celebrations. In addition‚ moderate alcohol use can provide certain health benefits‚ particularly with regard to coronary heart disease. However‚ alcohol consumption is also associated with serious risks. Drinking too much alcohol contributes
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