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Marijuana falls into these two drug categories:

Defined as a pattern of alcohol consumption that brings the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level to 0.08% or more. Having five or more drinks for men or four or more drinks for women in one sitting is called this:

A hangover is this:

This is the number one national health problem, causing more deaths, illness, and disabilities than any other health condition:

Or ethanol, is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor.

Marijuana can be fatal when paired with alcohol for this reason:

• 12-ounces of beer (5% alcohol content).
• 8-ounces of malt liquor (7% alcohol content).
• 5-ounces of wine (12% alcohol content).
• 1.5-ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof (40% alcohol content) distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, whiskey).

All states in the United States have adopted 0.08% (80 mg/dL) as the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle for drivers aged 21 years or older. However, drivers younger than 21 are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle with any level of alcohol in their system.

Alcohol use slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination, which are all skills needed to drive a car safely. The more alcohol consumed, the greater the impairment.

It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes; however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed.

Headaches, irritability, lessened appetite, anxiousness, and difficulty sleeping are known as these:

These three factors affect your blood alcohol level:

Includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, any alcohol use by people under the age 21 minimum legal drinking age, and any alcohol use by pregnant women.

It takes more of the drug to get the same effects.

Having up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men. This definition is referring to the amount consumed on any single day and is not intended as an average over several days. The Dietary Guidelines also state that it is not recommended that anyone begin drinking or drink more frequently on the basis of potential health benefits because moderate alcohol intake also is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, violence, drowning, and injuries from falls and motor vehicle crashes.

These two drugs are the most dangerous to withdraw from and can result in death if not properly managed:

The following are symptoms of this condition:
-Person is passed out and cannot be awakened
-Person has cold, clammy, bluish skin
-Person has trouble breathing
-Person vomits and doesn't wake up

For men, this is typically defined as consuming 15 drinks or more per week. For women, this is typically defined as consuming 8 drinks or more per week.

It is defined as: it causes trouble in your relationships, in school, in social activities, or in how you think and feel. If you are concerned that either you or someone in your family might have a drinking problem, consult your personal health care provider.

Influences; such as:
• Age.
• Gender.
• Race or ethnicity.
• Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc).
• Amount of food consumed before drinking.
• How quickly the alcohol was consumed.
• Use of drugs or prescription medicines.
• Family history of alcohol problems.

May result in long-lasting changes in brain function that can jeopardize educational, professional, and social achievements.

This is the only thing that makes a person less drunk.

If you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, do not exceed 1 drink per day for women or 2 drinks per day for men. According to the guidelines, people who should not drink alcoholic beverages at all include the following:
• Children and adolescents.
• Individuals of any age who cannot limit their drinking to low level.
• Women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant.
• Individuals who plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in other activities that require attention, skill, or coordination.
• Individuals taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol.
• Individuals with certain medical conditions.
• Persons recovering from alcoholism.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it is not recommended that anyone begin drinking or drink more frequently on the basis of potential health benefits because moderate alcohol intake also is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, violence, drowning, and injuries from falls and motor vehicle crashes.

Studies have shown that alcohol use by young adults increases the risk of both fatal and nonfatal injuries. Research has also shown that youth who use alcohol before age 15 are six times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who begin drinking at age 21. Other consequences of youth alcohol use include increased risky sexual behaviors, poor school performance, and increased risk of suicide and homicide.