Alcohol Use & Teens
Alcohol is a drug that acts as this?
What is a depressant?
Being physically and mentally impaired by the use of alcohol.
What is intoxication?
The definition of alcoholism is.
What is a physical and psychological need for alcohol?
Teens might use drugs because of this.
What is peer pressure, wanting to fit in, media like TV & Movies. Depression or Anxiety.
Short-term effects of Marijuana are this.
What are reduced reaction time, reduced coordination, impaired memory, increased fear or panic.
Alcohol can cause people to lose their what?
What is inhibitions?
BAC stands for this.
What is blood alcohol concentration?
Name 2 of the four symptoms of alcoholism.
What are: Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, Physical dependence?
Physical effects of drug use include these things.
What is sleeplessness, memory loss, irritability, nausea, heart failure, seizures, or stroke?
Long-term effects of drug use include these:
What are increased heart rate, increased breathing problems, disrupted brain development.
Having several drinks very quickly is this?
What is Binge Drinking?
Binge Drinking is a common cause of this.
What is alcohol poisoning?
What is Stage One of Alcoholism? Describe it.
What is Abuse? Short-term memory loss & blackouts. Beginning to lie and make excuses for drinking. Hurtful comments to family & friends.
Symptoms of addiction include these 5 things.
What is Denial, Tolerance, Craving, Loss of Control, and Physical dependence?
A drug that speeds up the body's functions is.
What is a stimulant?
People who are under the age of adult rights and responsibilities are this?
What is a minor?
2 short-term effects of alcohol use.
What are impaired judgement, increased heart rate, increased urination, widening of blood vessels, vomiting?
Teen Alcohol use costs the U.S. more than this.
What is $50 billion a year?
Emotional & Mental consequences of drug use include these things.
What are the ability to think & learn, kills brain cells, difficulty in relationships with family & friends, depression & anxiety.
Illegal stimulants include these 3 things.
What is cocaine, crack and meth?
What does DWI stand for? The legal BAC of a driver must be below this?
What is driving while intoxicated? What is .08%?
2 long-term effects of alcohol use.
What are brain cell destruction, memory loss, irregular heartbeat, liver & kidney failure, High blood pressure, stroke, ulcers and stomach cancer?
The definition of Alcohol Abuse.
What is using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both?
A person using drugs is more likely to be involved in a crime because of this
Answers will Vary
Drugs are linked to gang activity. They lose their inhibitions and do crazy things. They may need to steal in order to get the drugs.
These are drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses
What are Hallucinogens?