vocabulary
a psychological restraint from doing dangerous tasks
inhibition
when alcohol reaches the brain it changes the level of chemicals called...
neurotransmitters
is binge drinking more common in men or women
having one drink a day is considered problem drinking
no
High schools and colleges have developed many education programs to decrease _____ _________
risky drinking
a substance that slows the central nervous system and makes your attitude down
depressant
how much alcohol does it take to affect the whole body?
Any amount
what percent of attacks are result from people under the influence of alcohol
35%
If you are an alcoholic are you addicted both mentally and physically
yes
One of the first steps in recovering from alcoholism is ________
detoxification
a general term used to describe a drink that contains a certain amount of ethanol
alcohol
alcohol also disrupts normal functioning in the...
cerebellulm
alcohol increases the chance of you dying while swimming and biking
True or False
True
Even is someone drinks alcohol, he or she does not necessarily ______ alcohol
abuse
To help a friend that´s and alcoholic you just let them figure it out themselves
True or False
False, find them a support group or just help in any way possible
metabolize
term that means to break down ingested substances
what are the sizes of alcohol can come in
12oz
8oz
1.5oz
alcohol gives you a physical and mental boost
True or False
False
Someones beliefs on alcohol are influenced by their _________
environment
Is the government creating helpful strategies to stop abuse of alcohol?
the percentage of alcohol within a persons blood stream
BAC
what are some alcohol that are 1.5oz of 80-proof
gin, rum, vodka, and whiskey
What is a DUI
Driving under the influence
High school and college students are often _______
about alcohol
Misinformed
Learning good refusal skills is an effective technique to avoid alcohol when offered a drink by your peer.
True or False
True