vocab 1
a colorless flammable liquid produced by a natural fermentation of sugars also used in alcohol.
what is ethanol?
drinking lots of alcohol in a short period of time overwhelming the body's ability to process it.
what is alcohol poisoning?
a person affected with alcoholism.
what is an alcoholic?
alcohol affects ______ differently.
what is women?
how many Americans die from alcohol everyday?
what is 360-390
consumption of alcohol resulting in addiction
what is alcoholism?
a problem with alcohol that makes it difficult to control your drinking.
what is alcohol abuse?
the percentage of alcohol in a persons blood stream.
who is most likely to become addicted to alcohol?
what is men?
about how many adult men drink heavily in one month?
what is 7%
what is sobriety?
state of being intoxicated especially by alcohol.
what is intoxication?
where the body adapts to the continues presence of a substance resulting in withdrawl symptoms.
what is physiological dependence?
you can inherit alcoholism from your family.
what is true?
about how many women heavily drink in a month?
what is 4%
consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
what is binge drinking?
a drug or substance that slows down the function and activity of the central nervous system.
what is depressant?
emotional reliance on a substance or behavior.
what is physiological dependence?
alcohol can lead to depression.
what is true?
1 drink open hour 2 drinks per occasion and 3 per day is called what.
the 1/2/3 drinking rule?
time to return to a normal state of health, mind or strength.
what is recovery?
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria.
what is fermentation?
the fear of an empty glass of beer or alcohol.
what is cenosillicaphobia?
12 oz beer is considered what?
what is a standerd drink