Chapter 9, Problem 8TF

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “If you passed out from heavy drinking, your blood alcohol level would stabilize and gradually return to normal” is true or false.

Concept introduction: Alcohol is substance that is psychoactive that is also the active ingredient in recreational drinks such as wine, beer and other types of liquor. The main alcohol present in these recreational liquors is ethanol. Alcohol acts on the central nervous system and thus creates alcohol intoxication, euphoria, reduces anxiety and many more. Alcohol is also highly addictive and it’s over consumption leads to liver failure.