L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
a condition in which fat builds up around the liver and can not 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 fraction of car crashes are caused by teens with alcohol
1/3 of crashes
Your blood alcohol content has to be what to be legally intoxicated
0.08
What can come unplanned when drinking alcohol
Pregnancies
Name one of the five symptoms of alcoholism
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, Physical Dependence
The first step to recovery is admission
True of False
True
What is one positive alternative to drinking
Playing sports
How fast does alcohol reach the brain
within 30 seconds
What does DWI stand for
Driving While Intoxicated
How much does underaged drinking cost society a year
50 billion dollars
Name one Withdrawl Symptom
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
Some teens may believe that drinking alcohol will help them fit in with their peers.
True or False
True
What fraction of all domestic violence cases are related to alcohol abuse.
2/3 of cases
people who drink large amounts of alcohol are more likely to develop what types of cancer
Mouth or Throat cancer
If a person stops drinking abruptly, what may happen
Shaking, sweating, and anxiety
Recovery starts only after the alcoholic makes a what
Commitment
What is one of the advocacy groups that help teens
S.A.D.D, or T.A.T.U
What percent of alcohol is broken down by the liver
95 percent
A damaged liver can't do it's main job, what is it
removing poisons from the blood
Describe the first stage of alcoholism
Most people in the first stage are surprised by how much they can drink
What does AA stand for
Alcoholics Anonymous