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Alcohol Effects in Nonalcoholic Adults
In nonalcoholic adults, the effects of alcohol depend on the blood ethanol (alcohol) concentration. Effects range from impaired fine motor function, impaired judgment and coordination, to difficulty walking and balancing, lethargy, to coma, respiratory depression, and potential death. -
Alcohol Intoxication
Alcohol intoxication is defined as when the quantity of alcohol the person consumes produces behavioral or physical abnormalities. Alcohol is the generic term for ethanol. A person who is intoxicated with alcohol they may have euphoria, poor coordination and movement, poor judgment, memory loss, slurred speech, confusion, and even coma and death if the person consumed enough alcohol. Gender, coexisiting medical conditions, and medications may have an effect on the level of alcohol intoxication a person experiences. -
Alcoholism
Alcohol problems vary in severity from mild to life-threatening and affect the individual, the person's family, and society in numerous adverse ways. Signs of a drinking problem include insomnia, loss of employment, blackouts, depression, auto accidents, bruises, frequent falls, and anxiety. Treatment involves stabilization, detoxification, and rehabilitation of the alcohol-dependent person. -
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention of this birth defect.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention of this birth defect.
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Is There a Cure for Holiday Hangovers? Topic Guide - Visuals
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Is There a Cure for Holiday Hangovers? Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet...learn more »