Ch. 12 L. 1
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
Fatty Liver
a condition in which fats build up in the liver an cannot be broken down
Addiction
a physical or psychological need for a drug
Relapse
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
Give an example of a Depressant
Alchohol
What is the main reason why drinking and driving can be so deadly?
Reaction Time
Fill in the blank: In 2005, over ______ people were killed in alcohol related crashes.
16,000
Name one symptom listed in the book from an alcoholic
Denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
Recovery starts when the alcoholic starts to____
commit
Give one positive alternative to drinking that is listed in the book.
Sports, learning new skills, and discovering a new talent
What is the livers job?
It is supposed to break down alcohol once it enters the blood-stream
Name one of the organs that alcohol can damage that are listed in the book
Stomach, liver, pancreas, and the heart
How many stages are there of alcoholism?
4
Not only do alcoholics need help to recovery but so do their ____
families
What is the legal drinking age
21
What happens to your BAC when you drink?
It will continuously rise
What can happen when alcohol is in the liver too much
Liver cells can die
Underage drinking coast more than _____ billion dollars a year.
50
Withdrawal
the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
True or False: Teens often drink to fit in and/or look mature.
True
True or False: Alcohol poisoning can make people very sick but it is not deadly
False
What can alcohol do to the heart?
Causes it to become weakened and enlarged
What do enablers do?
They help the alcoholic be more of an alcoholic
What are some symptoms of withdrawals listed in the book?
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea