Often we call them by other names. Many times we fail to recognize them as alcohol-related at all. The combined problems associated with alcohol use, including addiction, associated trauma and disease, and the related social and economic problems, are estimated to cost the U.S. economy 116.7 billion dollars annually and the New York State economy 8-10 billion dollars annually. In short, alcohol is a drug that takes a devastating toll on all of us, including young people. Alcohol intoxication is also related to youthful vandalism and fights, and alcohol is clearly linked to missed classes, poor grades, unplanned pregnancies and acquaintance rape.
Alcohol is absorbed into the blood principally from the small intestine.
It accumulates in the blood because absorption is more rapid than the oxidation and elimination of the alcohol when it is metabolized. Depression of the Central Nervous System is the principle effect of alcohol overdoses. The following information is presented as generally recognized signs and symptoms of the effects of alcohol. Only medical professionals can properly assess the status of a patient's reaction to alcohol. Driving may be impaired B. BAL est.