types of alcohol
Production of alcohol (fermentation, distillation, proof)
alcohol concentration of typical beverages
congeners
factors affecting absorption of alcohol
how alcohol is metabolized
alcohol dehydrogenase
acetaldehyde
aldehyde dehydrogenase
phamacological action of alcohol
CNS depressant
GABA facilitator
glutamate inhibitor
augments transmitters related to mood (5HT) and reward system (DA)
BAC and how BAC relates to the behavioral and bodily effects
behavioral/psychological effects of alcohol ( e.g. effect on inhibitons, memory, emotional control, aggressive behavior)
body effects of alcohol, including some beneficial effects of low dose use (e.g. do you know its effect on body temp, skin, urination, sleep, stomach, sexual function)
tolerance to alcohol
effects of alcohol on driving
involvement of alcohol in various crimes
causes of hangover symptoms
adverse effects of long term heavy use of alcohol
adverse effects on fetus
characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
alcohol-drug interactions
effect of alcohol overdose
withdrawal syndrome
delirium tremens
possible lethal effects of withdrawal
pharmacotherapies for alcohol withdrawal
drugs used after withdrawal
other approaches to treatment