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Responsible Alcohol Service

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The alcohol found in liquor, beer, and wine is
ethanol
Ethanol is a form of
drug; it is depressant or tranquilizer
Alcohol and Human Physiology
- In larger doses, it becomes toxic, poison.
- the liver metabolizer about 90% of the alcohol consumed.
- alcohol reaches the brain within a few minutes of entering the bloodstream.
an alcoholic drink contains
one-half (0.5) ounce of pure ethanol
wine contains
phenolic compounds
phenolic compounds
is antioxidants; break down bad cholesterol and help prevent clogging of arteries and blood clots
Tannins
give grapes color
the primary antioxidant in wine
resveratrol
a component of grape skins that grapevines make naturally in response to stress, lack of nutrients, or fungal infection is:
Flavonoid
wine that contains more resveratrol
red wine
Recent studies of resveratrol have focused on whether it has the potential to prolong the human lifespan by mimicking another process known as
caloric restriction (CR)
Pomace
leftover skins and seed from the crushed grapes.
Ethanol raises high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in the bloodstream to
help prevent heart disease
alcohol (ethanol) also contains a beneficial enzyme known as
t-PA antigen
t-PA antigen
helps prevent chronic internal blood clots, and the anti-clotting benefits take effect within hours of alcohol consumption.
A chemical found in wine and beer called
tyramine
tyramine interacts with some types of antidepressants, such as
monoamine oxidase inhibitors, to increase blood pressure, possibly to dangerous level.
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) or fetal alcohol effects (FAE)
in the body of pregnant woman, alcohol passes easily through the placenta into the body of the fetus, and drinking during pregnancy can cause a pattern of physical and mental defects in the child.
research indicates a strong association between
alcohol abuse and chronic stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
common conditions of alcoholism are
beer belly and fatty liver; build up of fat cells retained by the liver that enlarges and damages it, even with no symptoms.
the most dramatic impact of alcoholism is
an excess amount of alcohol prevents the body to produce folate; a vitamin that the body requires to make new cells.
Term that indicating a chemical imbalance, may present itself as headache, nausea, stomach cramps, dehydration, and dizziness called
hangover
congeners are
compounds found in alcoholic beverages that contribute to hangover.
acetaldehyde
a byproduct of the overburdened liver, working hard to metabolize the alcohol
the triggers the release of molecules called
cytokines; the flu-like feeling that come from drinking too much
alcoholism problem
- craving for the alcohol
- lack of control
- physical dependence
- increased tolerance
- binge drinking
a slang for a disturbing behavior combination of self-imposed starvation (bulimia or anorexia) and alcohol abuse
drunkorexia
Legal Considerations
- third party litigation
- drinking age 21
- placement warning labels on liquor bottles
- pressure to control media ads of alcoholic beverages part of ongoing national movement against alcohol abuse; dubbed by some as neoprohibition, those who involve speak of it as neotemperance
Third Party Liability
the liability for damages in a drunk driving accident are shared by:
- the driver who caused it
- the server or alcoholic-beverage licensee who provided intoxicating drinks
administrative liability
applies to any liquor-license holder in a certain state
Foreseeability
the reasonable anticipation that a particular course of action will likely result in harm or injury
Reasonable Care
the degree of diligence or the standard of precaution that are expected in a particular set of circumstances (includes but not limited).
Negligence
failure to act
you are considered legally intoxicated when your blood alcohol content is higher than what the law permits in your area
0.08 BAC level (and most likely 0 for under 21)
Drunken-driving laws
- administrative license-suspension law: revoke the driver's license immediately.
- open container laws: prohibit drivers or passengers to have open containers of alcohol in vehicle.
- vehicle forfeiture laws: allow multiple offenders' vehicle to be impounded
- ignition interlock laws: required accuse drunk driver to install devices in their vehicle into which they must blow to start the ignition and/or keep the vehicle running
beverage with alcohol content of between 5 and 8 percent nicknames
alco-pops and malternatives
If you own a restaurant consider the idea of bundling:
offering a food and drink in combination
teach staff how to use suggestive selling
- recommending foods to customers who order drinks because people tend to get drunk faster when they drink in empty stomach.
-up-sell; suggesting drinks made with the more upscale, premium brands of liquor instead of well brands
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