Andrew Aluko March 28‚ 2011 Sports and Nutrition Professor Saullo Alcohol and Athletics Alcohol‚ more specifically ethyl alcohol or ethanol‚ is a depressant that provides 7 kCal of energy per gram‚ and is the most abused drug for athletes and non-athletes in the United States. Prior to my research on alcohol‚ I assumed that alcohol abuse was not prevalent among college athletes‚ outside of the occasional partying that normal college students partake in as well. But according to Lifestyles
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ALCOHOLS Alcohols are compounds in which one or more hydrogen atoms in an alkane have been replaced by an -OH group. For the purposes of UK A level‚ we will only look at compounds containing one -OH group. For example: Primary alcohols In a primary (1°) alcohol‚ the carbon which carries the -OH group is only attached to one alkyl group Some examples of primary alcohols include: Secondary alcohols In a secondary (2°) alcohol‚ the carbon with the -OH group attached is joined directly to
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06/05/2011 IS ALCOHOL BENEFICIAL OR HARMFULL? Alcohol consumption is a very discussed topic because of its controversial ways and ideas people have of it. The number one reason it is worldwide discussed is because it is said to help people reduce the risk of coronary disease. It is said that a ¨pattern of regular consumption¨ at least three to four days per week can be associated with the lowest risk of
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Running Head: DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION Drug & Alcohol Addiction Even though drug and alcohol addiction is the repeated and excessive use of drugs and alcohol to achieve a certain effect‚ which involves two components: physical and psychological dependency‚ they both can be treated. The cause of substance abuse is examined through several studies which showed drugs and alcohol are used to get relief from untreated mental
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Introduction Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common preventable form of mental retardation in the world. FAS causes a range of disorders‚ is found in all ethnic groups and populations and is most prevalent is impoverished communities. In South Africa‚ epidemiological studies have shown that rural populations in the Western Cape are particularly affected and have FAS rates exceeding those reported in other world communities. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a series of birth defects caused by
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2009. Impact of alcohol advertising and media exposure on adolescent alcohol use: a systematic review of longitudinal studies. Alcohol & Alcoholism‚ 44(3)‚ pp.229–43. Beauchamp‚ T. L. and Bowie‚ N.E.‚ 1983. Ethical Theory and Business. 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs: N.J. Caswell‚ S. and Maxwell‚ A.‚ 2005. Regulation of Alcohol Marketing: A global View. Journal of Public Health Policy‚ 26(3)‚ pp.343-358. Chen‚ M-J.‚ Grube‚ J.W‚ Bersamin‚ M.‚ Waiters‚ E. and Keefe‚ D.B.‚ 2005. Alcohol Advertising: What
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DRINKING AND ALCOHOL ABUSE Going out on a Friday night in highschool almost always seems to be accompanied by alcohol. In 2003 the proportion of grade 12 students who admitted drinking an alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days was 48%‚ while 1 in 10 students drink atleast once a week. My question is‚ why does alcohol have to become such a large part of the highschool social circle? And‚ are any of these kids really aware of the effects of youth onset alcohol abuse and the effects of alcohol on the
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ABNORMAL ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES Arterial Blood Gases‚ or ABGs‚ measure the amounts of oxygen‚ carbon dioxide and acid/base level in the blood‚ according to Medline Plus‚ a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. ABGs are ordered if the patient has difficulty breathing‚ symptoms of an acid/base imbalance‚ or if a pre-existing condition is worsening‚ and blood is taken from an artery in the wrist‚ groin‚ or inside of the elbow. Respiratory Acidosis The kidneys and lungs work together
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Abstract Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has unfortunately become more common among new born children. While much progress has been made in understanding the consequences of drinking during pregnancy‚ it is still difficult to find the underlying damage that is caused to the child. This research paper will look at the harmful effects of FAS. The effects will look at not only the physical damage but the cognitive damage as well in the child. This research paper
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Alcohol Reflection About a month ago I was written up for possession of alcohol and smoking in a dry dorm. Though I did not participate I was present‚ so Yes I broke a rule and take full responsibility for that. I am 21 and have just started at the Academy of Art University for a bachelor in Animation‚ and this is my first time ever being in a situation like this. As well as getting written up for an alcohol violation‚ and in all reality‚ my first time being written up for anything. With
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