Why is Alcohol Harmful
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
To be considered legally drunk, what does your BAC have to be at?
0.08
What are people called who suffer from alcoholism?
Alcoholics
True or False: Most alcoholics like to admit they have an alcohol problem.
False
How many of teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3
What are 3 things that can determine the effect alcohol has on you?
Gender, Body Size, Other Drugs, Food, General Health, How fast you drink, and how much you drink
What is fatty liver?
It is a condition in which fats build up in the liver and can not be broken down
How many stages of alcoholism are there?
4
What are 3 possible symptoms of withdrawal?
Headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
Name at least 2 positive alternatives to drinking alcohol
Playing sports, volunteering in your community, learning new skills, or discovering a new talent
How many Domestic Violence cases are related to alcohol abuse?
2/3
Around how many unplanned teen pregnancies happen because of alcohol use?
1/3
Currently, about how many million Americans are alcoholics?
Around 14 million
What is 1 group that helps the families of alcoholics recover?
Al-Anon and Alateen
What chemical reaction is ethanol alcohol produced from?
Fermentation
How long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain?
Within 30 seconds of being swallowed
What are at least 2 of the dangers of binge drinking?
Death due to falls, drowning, or drunk driving, pregnancy, STD's, being a victim of violent behavior, or death from alcohol poisoning.
What are at least 3 of the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, Physical dependance
True or False: You should use refusal skills when people are pressuring you to try alcohol
True
Name at least 1 advocacy group that helps teens make smart choices
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and Teens Against Tobacco Use (SADD), and Youth for Environmental Sanity
When you drink alcohol, approximately what percent of that alcohol gets broke down by the liver?
95%
It can disrupt long-term plans and goals, such as going to college, or a dream job, or if your not ready emotionally or financially.
Teens 15 years old and under are how many more times likely to become addicted to alcohol?
4 times
What are the 4 steps you must take to recover from alcoholism?
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, and Resolution.