Meaning of alcohol in five different societies: Native Americans, Maori, Chinese, French and Russian This essay was conducted in order to look over whether the meaning of ‘alcohol’ differs across various cultures. The essay will compare how tribal people conceptualise the definition of this substance and how it is explained by contemporary societies in developing and developed countries, and also in the post-Soviet country. Contemporary or postmodern period is known as the latter 20th and the 21st
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getting drunk”, it's implied that if alcohol is consumed less by women in campuses, the occurrence of rape would be minimized if not completely eliminated. I concur with this article for a myriad of reasons and view the article as a necessary read for any college age young woman wishing to familiarize themselves with the going on of campus life. This article wins my support and approval, for if more girls and women were warned of the impending dangers of drinking alcohol in copious amounts in an effort
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Chapter 2 : Biological Molecules End of this chapter the student will learn about: a) What is the Functional groups and types. b) Macromolecules a) The build up of covalent bond by condensation or dehydration. b) The brake up of covalent bond by hydrolysis c) The chemical elements of life: a review Functional groups contribute to the molecular diversity of life • The components of organic molecules that are most commonly involved in chemical reactions are known as functional groups
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consumer who decide to drink. It is their choice whether or not to partake in alcohol. As an individual, no other person can force you to drink. You are your own person and like the ad goes, you should do so responsibly. Alcohol can affect us, personality wise, in different ways. For example, some of us may react violently while others may become happier. However, it affects the body itself, the same. “Alcohol is absorbed through the stomach and travels straight to the bloodstream” (www.drugfreeworld
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Alcohol Drinking: Is 18 Too Young for a Legal Drinking Age? Maria Anna Dante Arellano University (Jose Abad Campus) ABSTRACT The debate of a legal drinking age has been long discussed. The legal age in the Philippines is 18 and people in the country wonder whether or not is the right call. At the age of 18, Filipinos has the right to vote. If an 18 year old can make up their mind as to who the potential leader of the country should be then, they should have every right to purchase and drink
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Abstract Alcohol is an organic compound group that contains OH, meaning a hydroxyl, which is a functional group. Alcohols contain various properties such as boiling point, which is much higher than its parent hydrocarbon due to polarity and hydrogen bonding. They are soluble in water, due to this as the alcohol chain increases the solubility of water will decrease which shows of an inversely proportional relationship. Their chemical properties consist of combustion, as this is true because alcohols
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years alcohol has been the escape drink for people who either want to have fun, or for people who wants to escape their problem for a day. Some people may argue that alcohol may not be the best thing for your physical or mental well-being and that can be true, but moderate alcohol consumption may also have some substantial health benefits. It should be noted that alcohol consumption and its benefits vary based on an individual's body makeup and type. “7 Health Benefits of Drinking Alcohol” by Sabrina
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of popular demand at a party or club is alcohol. Beer, cocktails, shots of vodka are all things that adults (and sometimes not adults) drink to have a good time. While it may have a temporary effect on the consumer, they will most likely soon after discover that those ten shots of whiskey were not a good idea. Alcohol and its abuse can affect the user, their brain and the people around them. Chemistry being considered, the brain is strongly affected by alcohol abusers and frequent drinkers. When
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Alcohol consumption is a significant part of the Australian culture, tradition and social life. It is the most widespread and available psychoactive drug in Australia. Psychoactive drugs are defined as substances that alter a person’s thoughts, emotions, behaviours and perceptions; which can lead to abuse and an array of social and personal issues. Alcohol is often more harmful then some illicit substance such as cocaine or heroin, yet alcohol is legal, relatively inexpensive and widely advocated
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Introduction Alcohol is both a stimulant and a depressant. It is a stimulant in low doses but in high doses it depressant side effects are shown. It is a stimulant because it makes one feel as if they are happier and able to let go. Once you reach the depressant side effects people may cry or recall memories that are sad. Alcohol also affects ones’ motor coordination and balance by its interaction with the endogenous GABAA receptor. At the receptor, alcohol enhances the effect of GABAA, an inhibitory
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