ALCHOHOL DRUG UNIT REVIEW (HEALTH)

How much wine is considered one drink?

4 oz

What is the name of the enzyme that men have in their stomachs that helps break down alcohol?

Alcohol dehydrogenase

True or false: If over 21 in Illinois, you can get a DUI if your blood alcohol level is below 0.08

False

what is the third factor that increases a persons impairment from alcohol

altitude

What does proof mean?

amount of alcohol in a drink

What does BAL stand for?

blood alcohol level

how much liquor is considered one drink

1 1/2 oz

How much alcohol can the body metabolize in one hour?

1 drink

how much pure ethyl alcohol is in one drink?

1/2 ounce

How much beer is considered one drink?

12 oz

what drug category does alcohol fall into?

Depressant

what is the second factor that increases a persons impairment from alcohol

gender

What is the first factor that increases a persons impairment from alcohol

weight/body mass