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To a limited degree. Certain deterioration of organ systems can cause a person to become more susceptible to alcohol intoxication.
The most common reasons for older people to have difficulties with drinking are (a) the longer they drink the greater the likelihood that they will develop an alcohol addiction; and (b) life changes such as retirement and death of a spouse often trigger heavier drinking.
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What are the good and bad things about alcohol?
If your under age it is very unhealthy to drink alcohol and may cause memory loss when you are older !!! :o
What percentage of teens who started drinking before the age of 14 went on to have alcohol dependency problems later on in life?
Approximately 40% of individuals who started drinking before the age of 14 developed alcohol dependency problems later in life. Early onset of drinking is a risk factor for future alcohol-related issues.
Is alcohol easy to get?
Alcohol is legal in the United States for purchase by persons over the age of 21, which is considered the "legal" drinking, possessing, and purchasing age. If you have a valid State Identification such as a Driver's License it is incredibly easy to get. For underage persons, it is still relatively easy to obtain, but it is illegal and the person who purchases it FOR the underage persons can go to jail for it, especially if the underage persons are drinking and, for instance, they get into a car accident that hurts others. In this case, the person who obtained the alcohol for the "minors" (the word for under the legal age defined in the law) could be held responsible for whatever happened, even if they were not present or participating in the situation. To answer your question directly, yes, alcohol is easy to get.
What are factors that influence te effects of alcohol on the mind and body?
The effects of alcohol on the mind are largely a result of the drinker's "alcohol expectancies." We tend to react to alcohol in terms of what we think it does to us. People who falsely believe they are consuming alcohol will act intoxicated! The effects of alcohol on the body depend on how much and how often we drink. Consuming alcohol regularly and in moderation is associated with better health and greater longevity than is either abstaining from alcohol or abusing it.
The cognitive ability that has been shown to decline during adulthood is the ability to?
The cognitive ability that has been shown to decline during adulthood is the processing speed of information. This means that as individuals age, they may take longer to respond to stimuli or information. However, it's important to note that other cognitive abilities, such as wisdom and crystallized intelligence, can improve with age.
As men age does their ability to metabolize alcohol increase?
No, it's the opposite.
How does alcohol have a different effect on different age groups?
the amount and rate of consumption?
In Virginia boaters with the blood alcohol content over what percent are considered operating under the influence?
Virginia law states that a person is considered to be "under the influence" if:He or she is 21 years of age or older and has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher, or is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to a degree which impairs his or her ability to operate safely.He or she is under 21 years of age and has any measurable blood alcohol concentration (0.02% or higher), or is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to a degree which impairs his or her ability to operate safely.
What is the variables if age affect the ability to detect salt?
The independent variable in this scenario is age, as it is being manipulated to observe its effect on the ability to detect salt. The dependent variable is the ability to detect salt, as it is the outcome or response being measured.
What has the author Harriett Anne Marranca written?
Harriett Anne Marranca has written: 'Effect of age on reaction and movement times in girls and women' -- subject(s): Ability, Influence of age on, Girls, Influence of age on Ability, Physiology, Reaction time, Women
Does gender affect the ability to remember dreams?
no gender does not affect memory
Does age effect how people play video games?
Age has numerous factors toward brain attention, maturity, learning and memory no specific one age can determine the overall skill or performance of someone's ability to play a game, so NO age does not have a direct effect on how people play video games.
What is the legal age to drink alcohol in Kentucky?
The legal age to drink alcohol in the state of Kentucky is 21.
What is the Colorado drinking age?
containing alcohol....21 no age restriction on beverages without alcohol.
How can peak age affect you in sport?
Age effect in sport because of ability and power of energy.
Legal age to buy alcohol in New South Wales?
The legal age to buy alcohol is 18.
What is the age limit for clubs in Atlanta?
The age limit for most clubs is 21 years of age if the club has alcohol. The age limit for a club that doesn't have alcohol is 18 years of age.
