1.7: Evaluating Alcohol and Tobacco
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
- Define what is meant by a drink.
- Explain what excessive alcohol consumption entails.
- Estimate Blood Alcohol Concentrations (BAC).
- Describe short term and long term effects of alcohol consumption.
- Explain the harmful effects of Nicotine.
- Describe the short term and long term effects of tobacco use.
How much alcohol or tobacco is safe for you to consume?
How does alcohol or tobacco impact physical and emotional health?
How many people suffer from diseases causes by alcohol and tobacco?
What are steps you can take to reduce or eliminate your use of alcohol and tobacco?
Why is it important for your health to understand the use of alcohol and tobacco? Because each year, a large numbuer of deaths are attributed to the use of tobacco (480,000 deaths) or alcohol (140,000 deaths) in the United States. Using tobacco or alcohol are a lifestyle choice that increases your risk of death. It is important for you to be aware of the risks.