L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
drugs that slow
down the body’s functions and reactions.
Depressants
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
Reaction time
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
fatty liver
a physical or psychological need for a drug.
addiction.
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.
intervention.
What are some things happen to people when they drink alcohol.
Some people get friendly and relaxed when others get mad and angry.
What is the livers job when it comes to alcohol.
To break down down the alcohol as soon as it come into the body.
What are some major organs that drinking alcohol regularly can cause damage to.
stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart.
the age ___ and younger are four times more likely to become addicted.
15
the Treatment for alcoholism starts when the alcoholic understands....
That they are addicted and need to stop.
What can happen to teens that take alcohol when they are to young.
can mess with long-and short-term growth.
What does BAC measure.
amount of alcohol in the persons blood.
alcohol disrupts the part of the brain that is in charge of what?
memory and problem solving.
what are people with alcoholism called.
alcoholics.
What can the alcoholic go to get help ( talk to someone )
Counseling.
what does (T.A.T.U.) stand for.
Teens Against Tobacco Use
What percent of BAC does the person start to feel light headed.
0.02
heavy drinking damages the heart and it becomes enlarged and weakened and that can lead to.
high blood pressure.
What are one of the symptoms of the first stage of alcoholism.
drinking to relax.
looking for reasons to drink.
increase in tolerance.
Alcohol can damage teens.
physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
what does the S.T.O.P. strategy stand for.
1. Say no in a firm voice.
2. Tell why not.
3. Offer other ideas.
4. Promptly leave
at what BAC is a person considered legally intoxicated.
0.08
Someone is killed in a car crash involving alcohol every ____ minutes.
31 minutes.
The underage drinking cost more than ___ billion a year.
50
what are some of the symptoms of withdrawal.
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea.