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- --Beer is 4 - 6% alcohol, wine coolers are 5 - 6%, wine is 10 - 14%, fortified wines (sherry, port) are 16 - 24%, distilled spirits are 40%, and a few distilled products are up to 75% alcohol. A drink contains 100 - 150 calories.	+ --Beer is typically 4 - 6% alcohol, wine coolers are 5 - 6%, wine is 10 - 14%, fortified wines (sherry, port) are 16 - 24%, distilled spirits are 40%, and a few distilled products are up to 75% alcohol.

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- Blood alcohol of 0.5% is usually fatal. Almost impossible to do with beer or wine, it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with "soft" alcohol.	+ A blood alcohol level of 0.50 is deadly. Extremely difficult to reach with beer or wine (due to the large volume of liquid needed) , it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with "soft" alcohol.

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EdWins — 2009-02-05 15:21:07

this page could be trimmed down, moved into the "Alcohol" page as a subsection

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- ["Alcohol"] is a fun part of many people's ["campus"] life, so our little University town is chock full of ["bars"] and ["beer on sale" places to buy beer]. Students and residents have a nearly constant opportunity to drink, many for the first time. These are a few of the benefits and costs of what you find in that red cup.	+ ["Alcohol"] is a fun part of many people's ["campus"] life, so our little University town is chock full of ["bars"] and places to buy beer and other alcoholic beverages. For many students and residents, this may be the first time they have such exposure. These are a few of the benefits and costs of what you find in that red cup.

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AndrewPeake — 2009-01-21 18:57:32

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- ["Alcohol"] is a fun part of many people's ["campus"] life, so our little University town is chock full of ["bars"] and ["beer on sale" places to buy beer]. Students and residents have a nearly constant opportunity to drink, which can have health consequences, some life changing (or ending), and others less obvious.	+ ["Alcohol"] is a fun part of many people's ["campus"] life, so our little University town is chock full of ["bars"] and ["beer on sale" places to buy beer]. Students and residents have a nearly constant opportunity to drink, many for the first time. These are a few of the benefits and costs of what you find in that red cup.
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- In 2000, David Thornton, a ["UC Davis"] senior from Fresno died in a ["Tragic events" tragic event] on his 21st birthday at what is now ["Froggy's"]. See the ["tragic events"] and ["Froggy's"] entries for more details.	+ ==Benefits==
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- ==Benifits== - - There are known health benefits of consuming small or moderate quantities. Beer and wine contain anti-oxidants, and natural phytochemicals that have been show to contribute to heart health, help prevent some cancers, and slow the progression of neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Alcohol in general can add to your good cholesterol count and increase blood flow.	+ There are known health benefits of consuming moderate quantities of wine, beer and spirits. Beer and wine contain anti-oxidants, and natural phytochemicals that have been show to contribute to heart health, help prevent some cancers, and slow the progression of neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Alcohol in general can add to your good cholesterol count and increase blood flow.
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- Like everything from eating, to exercising, to kite flying, Alcohol consumption is only healthy when done in moderation. Excessive alcohol damages all of your organs. The most tragic local example of the deadly effect of extreme amounts of consumption is ["Tragic events" David Thornton].	+ Like everything from eating, to exercising, to kite flying, Alcohol consumption is only healthy when done in moderation. The long-term effects of alcohol abuse are serious. It damages virtually every organ in the body, especially the liver and pancreas. It is linked to cancers, heart disease, sexual problems, and suppresses the immune system.
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	+ + ==Alcohol Poisoning== + + Blood alcohol of 0.5% is usually fatal. Almost impossible to do with beer or wine, it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with "soft" alcohol. + Half a liter of hard liquor (about 16 oz.) can kill a 100 -125 lb. person. A liter can kill a 200 - 250 lb. person. Your body has a strong tendency towards self-preservation, so you will likely vomit as you approach toxic levels of alcohol. But smoking pot reduces the "gag" factor. + + Signs of alcohol poisoning include: unresponsiveness, cold clammy skin, and persistent vomiting. If someone is presenting these signs, immediately call 911. The individual should also be placed on their side to prevent chocking. + + The most tragic local example of the deadly effect of extreme amounts of consumption is ["Tragic events" David Thornton].
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- - - First of all, the presence of ANY alcohol in your system is illegal if you are under 21. And a police officer can arrest you for being legally drunk even below the legal limit if you are, in the officer’s opinion, impaired. - - At 150 lbs., if you have three drinks in two hours you may be legally drunk and would probably get a DUI. - At 100 lbs., two drinks in two hours. - At 200 lbs., four drinks in two hours. - No matter what you weigh, if you then drink one drink per hour you will stay legally drunk. People aren’t very safe drivers when alcohol is leaving their bodies, even if they are “legal’, so your driving may be impaired even when your blood alcohol level is below 0.08%. - - Drinking hard liquor is a little more risky, because the amount in a "drink" is often more than the standard measure. Adding fruit juice makes it easier to swallow and drink faster, so wine coolers, mixed drinks, and punch are also risky. - As you drink, your ability to rationally refuse more drinks may diminish. You may become less and less able to make reasonable decisions about your behavior, including drinking, drug use, sex, and whether or not you can drive safely. - - Blood alcohol of 0.5% is usually fatal. Almost impossible to do with beer or wine, it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with "soft" alcohol. - Half a liter of hard liquor (about 16 oz.) can kill a 100 -125 lb. person. A liter can kill a 200 - 250 lb. person. Your body has a strong tendency towards self-preservation, so you will likely vomit as you approach toxic levels of alcohol. But smoking pot reduces the "gag" factor. - - Death can also be caused by choking on vomit while unconscious. If you haven't vomited while still conscious, you are likely to pass out at about 0.3% blood alcohol, and if you end up on your back your life can be in danger. Pushing someone who has passed out over onto his or her side or face can prevent choking, but be careful. - - The long-term effects of alcohol abuse are serious. It damages virtually every organ in the body, especially the liver and pancreas. It is linked to cancers, heart disease, sexual problems, and suppresses the immune system. It makes it harder to quit smoking, and people who are drunk often engage in other risky behaviors. And the average cost of a first offense DWI, including fines, fees, attorney costs, alcohol classes, increased insurance, and more, comes to thousands of dollars!

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AndrewPeake — 2009-01-21 18:45:09

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- Alcohol is a drug, a medicine, an antiseptic, a poison, and a solvent. It is flammable, boils at 172.4 degrees (F), and dissolves in fat and water. It’s a huge part of our culture: the alcohol industry spends over $5 billion on advertising and promotion every year!	+ ==Benifits==
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- Is alcohol good or bad for you? - It is true that there are known health benefits of consuming small or moderate quantities, but if you already have had problems then think about the likelihood of developing a heavy drinking habit. Heavy drinking is always unhealthy! Excessive alcohol damages all of your organs. It is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the US, is a factor in over a third of traffic deaths and half of boating deaths and drownings.	+ There are known health benefits of consuming small or moderate quantities. Beer and wine contain anti-oxidants, and natural phytochemicals that have been show to contribute to heart health, help prevent some cancers, and slow the progression of neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Alcohol in general can add to your good cholesterol count and increase blood flow.
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- Just the facts: - --Beer is 4 - 6% alcohol, wine coolers are 5 - 6%, wine is 10 - 14%, fortified wines (sherry, port) are 16 - 24%, distilled spirits are 40%, and a few distilled products are up to 75% alcohol. A drink contains 100 - 150 calories, so heavy drinking can replace a lot of your daily food intake, leading to poor nutrition, or add to weight problems. - --It takes about 1 drink per 40 lbs. of body weight per hour to make your blood alcohol 0.08%, which is legally drunk in California. This is based on a standard drink of 1 beer, 4 - 5 oz. of wine, or 1.25 - 1.5 oz. of hard liquor (heavy drinkers typically increase the content of "1 drink" of hard liquor by 50 - 100%). You can get just as drunk on beer, wine, or spirits. - --It is easier to ingest alcohol if it is sweetened (the alcohol industry knows this, marketing wine coolers and similar flavored stuff to young people).	+ ==Negative Effects== + + Like everything from eating, to exercising, to kite flying, Alcohol consumption is only healthy when done in moderation. Excessive alcohol damages all of your organs. The most tragic local example of the deadly effect of extreme amounts of consumption is ["Tragic events" David Thornton]. + + Heavy alcohol consumption, and accidents caused by said consumption, is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the US, is a factor in over a third of traffic deaths and half of boating deaths and drownings. + + ==Some Facts== + + --Beer is 4 - 6% alcohol, wine coolers are 5 - 6%, wine is 10 - 14%, fortified wines (sherry, port) are 16 - 24%, distilled spirits are 40%, and a few distilled products are up to 75% alcohol. A drink contains 100 - 150 calories. + + --It takes about 1 drink per 40 lbs. of body weight per hour to make your blood alcohol 0.08%, which is legally drunk in California. This is based on a standard drink of 1 beer, 4 - 5 oz. of wine, or 1.25 - 1.5 oz. of hard liquor (heavy drinkers typically increase the content of "1 drink" of hard liquor by 50 - 100%). +
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JoePomidor — 2009-01-21 17:21:24

trying to change this so it doesn't read like Prohibition Era propaganda

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- It is true that there are known health benefits of consuming small or moderate quantities, but if you already have had problems then think about the likelihood of developing a heavy drinking habit. Heavy drinking is always unhealthy! Alcohol damages all of your organs. It is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the US, is a factor in over a third of traffic deaths and half of boating deaths and drownings. - - Do you have a problem? - You may have already experienced some negative effects of alcohol, directly or indirectly. - Here are some questions you can ask yourself: - --How often do you drink alcohol? Do you drink enough to get drunk every day? - --How much alcohol do you drink when you are drinking? Do you drink more than 3 drinks at one time on a regular basis? - --Are you sometimes unable to stop drinking once you start? - --Have you failed to do something that people expect of you -work, relationship, friends, family -because you were drinking? - --Have you had times that you couldn’t remember what you did the night before after you’d been drinking? - --Has your drinking ever harmed you or someone else? - --Has anyone mentioned that they are concerned about your drinking? - --Have you been convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge(s)? - - If your honest answers to any of these questions worry you, it’s time to think about changing your behavior.	+ It is true that there are known health benefits of consuming small or moderate quantities, but if you already have had problems then think about the likelihood of developing a heavy drinking habit. Heavy drinking is always unhealthy! Excessive alcohol damages all of your organs. It is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the US, is a factor in over a third of traffic deaths and half of boating deaths and drownings.
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- Drinking hard liquor is especially risky, because the amount in a “drink’ is often more than the standard measure. Adding fruit juice makes it easier to swallow and drink faster, so wine coolers, mixed drinks, and punch are especially risky. - As you drink, your ability to rationally refuse more drinks diminishes. You are less and less able to make reasonable decisions about your behavior, including drinking, drug use, sex, and whether or not you can drive safely.	+ Drinking hard liquor is a little more risky, because the amount in a "drink" is often more than the standard measure. Adding fruit juice makes it easier to swallow and drink faster, so wine coolers, mixed drinks, and punch are also risky. + As you drink, your ability to rationally refuse more drinks may diminish. You may become less and less able to make reasonable decisions about your behavior, including drinking, drug use, sex, and whether or not you can drive safely.
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- Blood alcohol of 0.5% is usually fatal. Almost impossible to do with beer or wine, it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with “soft’ alcohol. - Half a liter of hard liquor (about 16 oz.) can kill a 100 -125# person. A liter can kill a 200 - 250# person. Your body has a strong tendency towards self-preservation, so you will likely vomit as you approach toxic levels of alcohol. But smoking pot reduces the “gag’ factor. That was a factor in the death of a college boy in Davis, California. He was celebrating his 21st birthday, and did a “21-for-21” after smoking pot. He consumed about 3/4 liter over a few hours and died in the presence of the friends who had been encouraging his drinking. So we can guess he weighed between 150 -200 #.	+ Blood alcohol of 0.5% is usually fatal. Almost impossible to do with beer or wine, it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with "soft" alcohol. + Half a liter of hard liquor (about 16 oz.) can kill a 100 -125 lb. person. A liter can kill a 200 - 250 lb. person. Your body has a strong tendency towards self-preservation, so you will likely vomit as you approach toxic levels of alcohol. But smoking pot reduces the "gag" factor.
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- Death can also be caused by choking on vomit while unconscious. If you haven't vomited while still conscious, you are likely to pass out at about 0.3% blood alcohol, and if you end up on your back your life can be in danger. Pushing someone who has passed out over onto his or her side or face can prevent choking, but be careful--if they awaken while you are doing this they may become very agitated or violent because of their drunken disorientation.	+ Death can also be caused by choking on vomit while unconscious. If you haven't vomited while still conscious, you are likely to pass out at about 0.3% blood alcohol, and if you end up on your back your life can be in danger. Pushing someone who has passed out over onto his or her side or face can prevent choking, but be careful.
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- Here’s a complete tutorial about the chemistry of alcohol: http://www.chemcases.com/alcohol/alc-01.htm - - Here’s an online test you can take to assess your problem: http://drinkerscheckup.com/ - - More information about drunk driving costs: http://www.maddorangecounty.org/cost.htm	+ Here’s an online test you can take to see if you may have a problem: http://drinkerscheckup.com/
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- Here’s an article about the college student in Davis who died of alcohol poisoning after a “21 for 21”: - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...05/MN28956.DTL - - = Links = - * [http://www.tcada.state.tx.us/issues/danger.html State of Texas] - * [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html Woman's Christian Temperance Union] - * [http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/alco.html Washington State: Neurology for Kids!] - * [http://peele.net/ Stanton Peele Addition Website] -

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PhilipNeustrom — 2009-01-21 16:37:58

Revert to version 40 (irrelevant to this page..also, this page is poorly written).

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- - Alcohol should NOT be in the Food And Drink section, but in a Poisons or Drugs section or both. And please do not mention the so-called "French Paradox". I am French and I can tell you this is just a lie of the alcohol industry: - It's like saying "Black top is good for your health because it contains amino acids". It's not because some thing contains some good nutrients that it is good. It can have negative effects on your health because of other elements as it is the case for alcohol. The bad effect far outweigh any "good" effect of alcohol. -- ["Users/Michael777"]

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	+ + Alcohol should NOT be in the Food And Drink section, but in a Poisons or Drugs section or both. And please do not mention the so-called "French Paradox". I am French and I can tell you this is just a lie of the alcohol industry: + It's like saying "Black top is good for your health because it contains amino acids". It's not because some thing contains some good nutrients that it is good. It can have negative effects on your health because of other elements as it is the case for alcohol. The bad effect far outweigh any "good" effect of alcohol. -- ["Users/Michael777"]

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CurlyGirl26 — 2008-06-11 12:44:08

Do you have a problem?

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DonShor — 2008-06-11 08:13:25

more info than people probably want

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	+ + Alcohol is a drug, a medicine, an antiseptic, a poison, and a solvent. It is flammable, boils at 172.4 degrees (F), and dissolves in fat and water. It’s a huge part of our culture: the alcohol industry spends over $5 billion on advertising and promotion every year! + + Is alcohol good or bad for you? + It is true that there are known health benefits of consuming small or moderate quantities, but if you already have had problems then think about the likelihood of developing a heavy drinking habit. Heavy drinking is always unhealthy! Alcohol damages all of your organs. It is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the US, is a factor in over a third of traffic deaths and half of boating deaths and drownings. + + Do you have a problem? + You may have already experienced some negative effects of alcohol, directly or indirectly. + Here are some questions you can ask yourself: + --How often do you drink alcohol? Do you drink enough to get drunk every day? + --How much alcohol do you drink when you are drinking? Do you drink more than 3 drinks at one time on a regular basis? + --Are you sometimes unable to stop drinking once you start? + --Have you failed to do something that people expect of you -work, relationship, friends, family -because you were drinking? + --Have you had times that you couldn’t remember what you did the night before after you’d been drinking? + --Has your drinking ever harmed you or someone else? + --Has anyone mentioned that they are concerned about your drinking? + + If your honest answers to any of these questions worry you, it’s time to think about changing your behavior. + + Just the facts: + --Beer is 4 - 6% alcohol, wine coolers are 5 - 6%, wine is 10 - 14%, fortified wines (sherry, port) are 16 - 24%, distilled spirits are 40%, and a few distilled products are up to 75% alcohol. A drink contains 100 - 150 calories, so heavy drinking can replace a lot of your daily food intake, leading to poor nutrition, or add to weight problems. + --It takes about 1 drink per 40 lbs. of body weight per hour to make your blood alcohol 0.08%, which is legally drunk in California. This is based on a standard drink of 1 beer, 4 - 5 oz. of wine, or 1.25 - 1.5 oz. of hard liquor (heavy drinkers typically increase the content of "1 drink" of hard liquor by 50 - 100%). You can get just as drunk on beer, wine, or spirits. + --It is easier to ingest alcohol if it is sweetened (the alcohol industry knows this, marketing wine coolers and similar flavored stuff to young people). + --It gets into your bloodstream faster on an empty stomach or if the beverage is carbonated, and more slowly if you eat dairy products or fatty foods beforehand. That doesn't reduce the alcohol in the bloodstream, it just slows down how fast it gets there. + --Men have more of an enzyme that breaks down alcohol before it gets to the stomach, so it is true that women are somewhat more affected by alcohol than men of equal weight. + --Your body metabolizes about 1 drink per hour, no matter how big you are. Once the alcohol is in you there is nothing you can do to get it out of your body faster. Caffeine may wake you up, but you're still drunk. + + How much alcohol harms you? + First of all, the presence of ANY alcohol in your system is illegal if you are under 21. And a police officer can arrest you for being legally drunk even below the legal limit if you are, in the officer’s opinion, impaired. + + At 150 lbs., if you have three drinks in two hours you may be legally drunk and would probably get a DUI. + At 100 lbs., two drinks in two hours. + At 200 lbs., four drinks in two hours. + No matter what you weigh, if you then drink one drink per hour you will stay legally drunk. People aren’t very safe drivers when alcohol is leaving their bodies, even if they are “legal’, so your driving may be impaired even when your blood alcohol level is below 0.08%. + + Drinking hard liquor is especially risky, because the amount in a “drink’ is often more than the standard measure. Adding fruit juice makes it easier to swallow and drink faster, so wine coolers, mixed drinks, and punch are especially risky. + As you drink, your ability to rationally refuse more drinks diminishes. You are less and less able to make reasonable decisions about your behavior, including drinking, drug use, sex, and whether or not you can drive safely. + + Blood alcohol of 0.5% is usually fatal. Almost impossible to do with beer or wine, it is usually caused by rapidly drinking hard liquor. But it can be done over the course of an evening of taking shots, even alternated with “soft’ alcohol. + Half a liter of hard liquor (about 16 oz.) can kill a 100 -125# person. A liter can kill a 200 - 250# person. Your body has a strong tendency towards self-preservation, so you will likely vomit as you approach toxic levels of alcohol. But smoking pot reduces the “gag’ factor. That was a factor in the death of a college boy in Davis, California. He was celebrating his 21st birthday, and did a “21-for-21” after smoking pot. He consumed about 3/4 liter over a few hours and died in the presence of the friends who had been encouraging his drinking. So we can guess he weighed between 150 -200 #. + + Death can also be caused by choking on vomit while unconscious. If you haven't vomited while still conscious, you are likely to pass out at about 0.3% blood alcohol, and if you end up on your back your life can be in danger. Pushing someone who has passed out over onto his or her side or face can prevent choking, but be careful--if they awaken while you are doing this they may become very agitated or violent because of their drunken disorientation. + + The long-term effects of alcohol abuse are serious. It damages virtually every organ in the body, especially the liver and pancreas. It is linked to cancers, heart disease, sexual problems, and suppresses the immune system. It makes it harder to quit smoking, and people who are drunk often engage in other risky behaviors. And the average cost of a first offense DWI, including fines, fees, attorney costs, alcohol classes, increased insurance, and more, comes to thousands of dollars! + + Further Reading: + + Here is a link that lists some of the many negative consequences of heavy drinking: http://www.ncadd.org/facts/problems.html + + Here’s a complete tutorial about the chemistry of alcohol: http://www.chemcases.com/alcohol/alc-01.htm + + Here’s an online test you can take to assess your problem: http://drinkerscheckup.com/ + + More information about drunk driving costs: http://www.maddorangecounty.org/cost.htm + + Here is a chart and some information about drinking and driving: http://www.california-drunkdriving.org/levels/ + Note that you can get a DUI for blood-alcohol levels below 0.08% if your driving is impaired in the opinion of the officer. + + Here is an online blood alcohol calculator: http://www.intox.com/wheel/drinkwheel.asp + + Here’s an article about the college student in Davis who died of alcohol poisoning after a “21 for 21”: + http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...05/MN28956.DTL

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JabberWokky — 2008-06-10 05:58:39

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- [[Image(drunk.jpg, 150, thumbnail)]]	+ ["Alcohol"] is a fun part of many people's ["campus"] life, so our little University town is chock full of ["bars"] and ["beer on sale" places to buy beer]. Students and residents have a nearly constant opportunity to drink, which can have health consequences, some life changing (or ending), and others less obvious.
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- Humans and other animals have drank intoxicating, alcoholic or fermented drinks for thousands of years, possibly because it gives them the feeling of being 'high'. Feelings of pleasure, euphoria, numbness, disassociation and loss of inhibitions are many of the things that draw people to alcohol, making them come back for more again and again. Many humans become louder the more alcohol they consume, often speaking out what they might otherwise keep to themselves. Some people know that consumption of large amounts of [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html alcohol] is bad for their [http://health.yahoo.com/ health], however, they may not know the extent of damage it can do to them or not care.	+ In 2000, David Thornton, a ["UC Davis"] senior from Fresno died in a ["Tragic events" tragic event] on his 21st birthday at what is now ["Froggy's"]. See the ["tragic events"] and ["Froggy's"] entries for more details.
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- === The Effects of Alcohol === - - Alcohol has far-reaching effects into an individual's body. It affects [http://www.macalester.edu/psychology/whathap/ubnrp/alcohol04/Physical/OverTime.htm brain functions], slows down movements, may impair judgment. Alcohol often creates a drowsy feeling after the initial surge of euphoria, and acts as a [http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/sedative sedative]. Not only does it affect the brain, it also affects the liver, the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach and intestines, the heart, and the reproductive system. Excessive doses of alcohol could even lead to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comatose comatose states], or worse, even death. - - This is why it is a good move to eat protein-rich foods and drink other fluids when one is drinking alcohol, as doing so will be able to keep the effects to a minimum and lessen the blood stream's absorption of the substance. It is also advised to beware of taking medication when one is drinking or has just finished consuming alcohol. Taking medication that can make a person drowsy together with alcohol can even spell death. - - === Alcohol Addiction === - - For some people, the intake of alcohol becomes more than occasional, sometimes with undesired consequences. Sometimes, these are the same people who take in alcohol like they would chug down water or faster. Much like caffeine users, daily consumers of alcohol may experience [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withdrawal_symptoms withdrawal symptoms] when they try to lessen their intake of alcohol or quit completely. In some cases, frequent consumption of large amounts of alcohol can lead to alcohol addiction. - - [[Image(counseling.jpg, 170, right, thumbnail, "Two typical consumers of alcohol gaining understanding")]] - - Sometimes, friends of someone with an alcohol addiction may try an [http://www.druginterventions.net alcohol intervention] to convince them to stop drinking. Alcohol intervention might make it easier for the individual to accept that he or she might benefit from undergoing addiction treatment in an alcohol rehab center, of which there are thousands. Many rehab centers in the United States use a 12-step approach similar to that of Alcoholics Anonymous, with a medical component. In rehabilitation centers, the individual will have no access to alcohol. Aside from this, he or she may get medication to minimize, if not eliminate, any withdrawal symptoms, possibly with undesired effects. He or she will be in the company of people who are in the same situation. Being in the care of professionals and getting therapy and counseling may help the individual achieve recovery. - - The success rate of many rehab centers is very low, for many reasons. 12-step approaches may work for some but not others. A summary of [http://www.behaviortherapy.com/whatworks.htm what works] shows that no single approach is appropriate to recommend, but low-key brief interventions, motivational enhancement, and peer support all have proven effective. The formal interventions popularized on TV can backfire badly. - - It takes conscious effort for the person to stay sober after going through alcohol rehabilitation. A supportive [http://family.go.com/parenting/article-62814-Strategies-to-Make-Anytime-With-Your-Child-Quality-Time-t/ family] and non-drinking friends will have to look out for the individual to make sure that he or she does not relapse. After all, the temporary bliss that alcohol brings will never be enough consolation for the damage it does to one's being. - - Intervention and rehab are intended for people who are chronically abusing alcohol and have become alcohol dependent. The binge drinking common among teenagers and young adults may be best dealt with by education, community enforcement of the consequences of drunken behavior, and cognitive behavioral therapy. - - Binge drinking can lead to death. - From UC Davis News & Information: - UC Davis Student Dies After Drinking to Celebrate 21st Birthday - April 4, 2000 - A UC Davis student died early Tuesday morning of a possible alcohol overdose after a night of drinking in a downtown bar to celebrate his 21st birthday, according to City of Davis police. - David Earl Thornton was not breathing when his friends brought him to the emergency room at Sutter Davis Hospital at 11:50 p.m. Monday night, said Davis police Lt. Don Brooks. He was pronounced dead at 12:13 a.m. - Chancellor Larry N. Vanderhoef expressed the campus community's sympathy to Thornton's family and friends. "This is a tragedy for the campus," the chancellor said. "He was a wonderful student, with such unrealized potential." - Vanderhoef noted the extensive programs the campus has in place to warn students about the risks of consuming alcohol and other drugs. "We have a long history of involvement in helping students make responsible decisions about alcohol use," he said. - Lt. Brooks said preliminary tests conducted in the emergency room indicated that Thornton's blood-alcohol level was "very, very high." - At a 2 p.m. news conference on campus, Brooks was pressed to say how many drinks Thornton might have had. He answered, "Social drinking is one thing. Binge drinking is another. Each individual should assess their own limitation -- and stop well short of it." - David Thornton was a UC Davis senior from Fresno. He was majoring in biological sciences and expected to graduate in 2001. - - ===== '''Sources:''' ===== - http://www.tcada.state.tx.us/issues/danger.html - http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html - http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/alco.html - http://peele.net/	+ = Links = + * [http://www.tcada.state.tx.us/issues/danger.html State of Texas] + * [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html Woman's Christian Temperance Union] + * [http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/alco.html Washington State: Neurology for Kids!] + * [http://peele.net/ Stanton Peele Addition Website]
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Revert to version 34 (linked article basically spam - see http://www.alcoholabusecenter.com/michigan/).

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- ------ - ''2008-06-09 00:30:04'' [[nbsp]] Nice Article Davis. However i would add there is a very thin line between pleasure and addiction and most of them don't realize when they have turned addicts. The only way to quit then is to seek professional help. - - .......................................... - Greg Bristow - - Alcohol abuse affects millions. This site has a lot of useful information. http://www.alcoholabusecenter.com

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- Alcohol has far-reaching effects into an individual's body. It affects [http://www.macalester.edu/psychology/whathap/ubnrp/alcohol04/Physical/OverTime.htm brain functions], slows down movements, creates a drowsy feeling after the initial surge of euphoria, and acts as a [http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/sedative sedative]. Not only does it affect the brain, it also affects the liver, the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach and intestines, the heart, and the reproductive system. Excessive doses of alcohol could even lead to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comatose comatose], or worse, death.	+ Alcohol has far-reaching effects into an individual's body. It affects [http://www.macalester.edu/psychology/whathap/ubnrp/alcohol04/Physical/OverTime.htm brain functions], slows down movements, may impair judgment. Alcohol often creates a drowsy feeling after the initial surge of euphoria, and acts as a [http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/sedative sedative]. Not only does it affect the brain, it also affects the liver, the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach and intestines, the heart, and the reproductive system. Excessive doses of alcohol could even lead to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comatose comatose states], or worse, even death.

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- Intervention and rehab are intended for people who are chronically abusing alcohol and have become alcohol dependent. The binge drinking common among teenagers and young adults may be best dealt with by education, law enforcement to reinforce the consequences of drunken behavior, and cognitive behavioral therapy.	+ Intervention and rehab are intended for people who are chronically abusing alcohol and have become alcohol dependent. The binge drinking common among teenagers and young adults may be best dealt with by education, community enforcement of the consequences of drunken behavior, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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- Humans and other animals have drank intoxicating, alcoholic or fermented drinks for thousands of years, possibly because it gives them the feeling of being 'high'. Feelings of pleasure, euphoria, numbness, disassociation and loss of inhibitions are many of the things that draw people to alcohol, making them come back for more again and again. Many humans become louder the more alcohol they consume, often speaking out what they might otherwise keep to themselves. Some people know that consumption of large amounts of [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html alcohol] is bad for their [http://health.yahoo.com/ health], they may not know the extent of damage it can do to them or not care.	+ Humans and other animals have drank intoxicating, alcoholic or fermented drinks for thousands of years, possibly because it gives them the feeling of being 'high'. Feelings of pleasure, euphoria, numbness, disassociation and loss of inhibitions are many of the things that draw people to alcohol, making them come back for more again and again. Many humans become louder the more alcohol they consume, often speaking out what they might otherwise keep to themselves. Some people know that consumption of large amounts of [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html alcohol] is bad for their [http://health.yahoo.com/ health], however, they may not know the extent of damage it can do to them or not care.

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- Many people are in the habit of drinking [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html alcohol] because it gives them the feeling of being high. Immense pleasure and profound euphoria are two things that draw people to alcohol, making them come back for more again and again. Alcohol also gives them the courage to speak out what they would otherwise keep to themselves, and it gives them the bravery to do things they would otherwise leave undone. Though these people know that alcohol is bad for their [http://health.yahoo.com/ health], they do not know the extent of damage it can do to them-- and if they do know, they probably just do not care.	+ Humans and other animals have drank intoxicating, alcoholic or fermented drinks for thousands of years, possibly because it gives them the feeling of being 'high'. Feelings of pleasure, euphoria, numbness, disassociation and loss of inhibitions are many of the things that draw people to alcohol, making them come back for more again and again. Alcohol also gives them the courage to speak out what they would otherwise keep to themselves, and it gives them the bravery to do things they would otherwise leave undone. Though these people know that [http://www.wctu.org/alcohol_and_the_body.html alcohol] is bad for their [http://health.yahoo.com/ health], they do not know the extent of damage it can do to them-- and if they do know, they probably just do not care.

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- It should be noted that over 90% of rehab centers in the United States use a 12-step approach similar to that of Alcoholics Anonymous. The success rate of rehab is very low, for many reasons. 12-step approaches may work for some but not others. A summary of [http://www.behaviortherapy.com/whatworks.htm what works] shows that no single approach is appropriate to recommend, but low-key brief interventions, motivational enhancement, and peer support all have proven effective. The formal interventions popularized on TV can backfire badly.	+ The success rate of many rehab centers is very low, for many reasons. 12-step approaches may work for some but not others. A summary of [http://www.behaviortherapy.com/whatworks.htm what works] shows that no single approach is appropriate to recommend, but low-key brief interventions, motivational enhancement, and peer support all have proven effective. The formal interventions popularized on TV can backfire badly.

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- When the aforementioned happens, it is common to do an [http://www.druginterventions.net alcohol intervention] to convince the person to turn over a new leaf. Alcohol intervention might make it easier for the individual to accept that he or she has to undergo addiction treatment and go into an alcohol rehab center, of which there are thousands. Over 90% of rehab centers in the United States use a 12-step approach similar to that of Alcoholics Anonymous, with a medical component. Inside the alcohol rehabilitation center, an individual will have no access to alcohol. Aside from this, he or she may get medication to minimize, if not eliminate, the withdrawal symptoms that make addicts crave alcohol. He or she will be in the company of people who are in the same situation. Being in the care of professionals and getting therapy and counseling may help the individual achieve recovery.	+ Sometimes, friends of someone with an alcohol addiction may try an [http://www.druginterventions.net alcohol intervention] to convince them to stop drinking. Alcohol intervention might make it easier for the individual to accept that he or she might benefit from undergoing addiction treatment in an alcohol rehab center, of which there are thousands. Many rehab centers in the United States use a 12-step approach similar to that of Alcoholics Anonymous, with a medical component. In rehabilitation centers, the individual will have no access to alcohol. Aside from this, he or she may get medication to minimize, if not eliminate, any withdrawal symptoms, possibly with undesired effects. He or she will be in the company of people who are in the same situation. Being in the care of professionals and getting therapy and counseling may help the individual achieve recovery.

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- For some people the intake of alcohol becomes more than occasional, sometimes with undesired consequences. Sometimes, these are the same people who take in alcohol like they would chug down water or faster. Much like caffeine users, daily consumers of alcohol may experience [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withdrawal_symptoms withdrawal symptoms] when they try to lessen their intake of alcohol or quit completely. In some cases, frequent consumption of large amounts of alcohol can lead to alcohol addiction.	+ For some people, the intake of alcohol becomes more than occasional, sometimes with undesired consequences. Sometimes, these are the same people who take in alcohol like they would chug down water or faster. Much like caffeine users, daily consumers of alcohol may experience [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withdrawal_symptoms withdrawal symptoms] when they try to lessen their intake of alcohol or quit completely. In some cases, frequent consumption of large amounts of alcohol can lead to alcohol addiction.

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- For a large number of people however, the intake of alcohol becomes more than just occasional. These are the people who take in alcohol like they would chug down water. They are the ones who experience [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withdrawal_symptoms withdrawal symptoms] when they try to lessen their intake of alcohol or go cold turkey. These are the people whose fixation on alcohol has turned into alcohol addiction.	+ For some people the intake of alcohol becomes more than occasional, sometimes with undesired consequences. Sometimes, these are the same people who take in alcohol like they would chug down water or faster. Much like caffeine users, daily consumers of alcohol may experience [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withdrawal_symptoms withdrawal symptoms] when they try to lessen their intake of alcohol or quit completely. In some cases, frequent consumption of large amounts of alcohol can lead to alcohol addiction.

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	+ + Binge drinking can lead to death. + From UC Davis News & Information: + UC Davis Student Dies After Drinking to Celebrate 21st Birthday + April 4, 2000 + A UC Davis student died early Tuesday morning of a possible alcohol overdose after a night of drinking in a downtown bar to celebrate his 21st birthday, according to City of Davis police. + David Earl Thornton was not breathing when his friends brought him to the emergency room at Sutter Davis Hospital at 11:50 p.m. Monday night, said Davis police Lt. Don Brooks. He was pronounced dead at 12:13 a.m. + Chancellor Larry N. Vanderhoef expressed the campus community's sympathy to Thornton's family and friends. "This is a tragedy for the campus," the chancellor said. "He was a wonderful student, with such unrealized potential." + Vanderhoef noted the extensive programs the campus has in place to warn students about the risks of consuming alcohol and other drugs. "We have a long history of involvement in helping students make responsible decisions about alcohol use," he said. + Lt. Brooks said preliminary tests conducted in the emergency room indicated that Thornton's blood-alcohol level was "very, very high." + At a 2 p.m. news conference on campus, Brooks was pressed to say how many drinks Thornton might have had. He answered, "Social drinking is one thing. Binge drinking is another. Each individual should assess their own limitation -- and stop well short of it." + David Thornton was a UC Davis senior from Fresno. He was majoring in biological sciences and expected to graduate in 2001.

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JabberWokky — 2007-06-15 07:38:50

Enumerated points, laid them out to let ?her? understand the issues.

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- ''2007-06-15 08:28:42'' [[nbsp]] Howdy, Fay! Welcome to the wiki, and thanks for what looks like quite a bit of work here on this entry. People have some questions and issues with it, however, and I'll try to explain them so you can understand. This is great work, and I hope you don't take this as any sort of attack on your effort itself, just as feedback regarding this entry. --["Users/JabberWokky"]	+ ''2007-06-15 08:28:42'' [[nbsp]] Howdy, Fay! Welcome to the wiki, and thanks for what looks like quite a bit of work here on this entry. People have some questions and issues with it, however, and I'll try to explain them so you can understand. This is great work, and I hope you don't take this as any sort of attack on your effort itself, just as feedback regarding this entry. I swear we're generally a happy group, I think there's been a bit of end of school year celebration that has spilled over to the wiki the past couple days. :) Looking forward to seeing you around! --["Users/JabberWokky"] + + * '''Relevance''' -- Since somebody else already questioned this one, I'll start out with it. This is the Davis Wiki, so entries generally have relevance to Davis. There are already general purpose sites like MedLine, Wikipedia and AA that discuss the general issues this entry does, often in greater detail. You could easily address this point by reducing the general points made and adding Davis relevant information, like local recovery groups, UCD Med Center treatment, local research projects that are being done to explore the effects, etc. I.e., this entry is not Davis specific, which is something the wiki tries to be. There are certainly reprocussions from alcohol use and abuse in the local community, and that's the kind of thing that you ''can't'' find on Medline; tell us about that! + * ''''Copyright''' -- I am making the assumption that you wrote all this text and didn't copy any of it. Obviously in order to use it, you have to have the rights to it. The photos worry me a bit: they look like stock photos... do you have the rights to release their use to the wiki? See ["Copyrights"] for an in detail discussion of this point. + * '''Title''' -- You reinstated a redundant title in your last edit. If you look, you'll see that the Wiki provides the title in the blue bar. By adding it into the actual entry, you had the title in a large font, followed immediately by another title, saying the exact same thing, in a big font. Just starting the entry itself in the edit box makes much more sense. It's a semi-common novice mistake, probably because the preview doesn't have the title added, so don't worry about it.

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JabberWokky — 2007-06-15 07:26:20

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JabberWokky — 2007-06-15 07:25:42

Revert to version 5 (I don't think it really belongs as is, but discuss it first.).

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Fay — 2007-06-15 03:32:26

Just an informative page on the effects of alcohol

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BrentLaabs — 2007-06-14 23:02:24

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Fay — 2007-06-14 22:29:14

Just an informative page on the effects of alcohol

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Fay — 2007-06-14 22:27:37

Just an informative page on the effects of alcohol

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Fay — 2007-06-14 22:18:41

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Fay — 2007-06-14 22:08:08

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