how does alcohol impact your body.
Alcohol is a _____,which means it is a type of drug that slows down the central nervous system.
the answer is depressant
_____ _______ is the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
the answer is Binge drinking
people who engage in______ _______experience negative consequences as a result of their alcohol use .
problem drinking
______ _____ are groups of people with common problem who share struggles and examples of getting through that problem
support groups.
_____ _____also called social drinking,is defined also more than one drink per day on average for women ,no more than two drinks day an average for men.
moderate drinking
the______controls automatic functions in the body such as breathing and consciousness.
the answer is medulla.
what is the answer to, Excessive alcohol use over time can lead to the development of several types of
_____ ______.
the answer is chronic diseases.
this pattern could lead to a dependence on,or _____to,_____.
addiction, alcohol
what are the 2 effective strategies for refusing alcohol.
A. just say no "I don't drink," or "I don't have to drink to have fun."
B. blame not drinking on a health problem:"Drinking makes me sick or " I'm on a medication that means I can't drink any alcohol at all"
C. I would only drink one bottle to try to be cool/
A.
B.
______people who are psychologically and physically addicted to alcohol
alcoholics
what is the main factor that influences how much alcohol affects people is?
the answer is the level of alcohol in their blood.
what is the answer to, alcohol use is also associated with other types of _______and _______.
the answer is accidents and injuries
some researchers suggested that people with specific genes have a_____ _____ of developing problems with alcohol use.
A. greater risk
B. less risk
greater risk
one of the first steps in recovery for all alcoholics is ________.
detoxification
_____ _____is the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
Binge Drinking
what are the first five symptoms of the physiology of a hangover?
the answer is tiredness, headaches,muscle aches,nausea and vomiting,dizziness and a feeling that the room is spinning, increased sensitivity to light and sound.
what are the 3 answer to heavy drinking can also lead to the development of other serious health problems including?
the answer is 1 cardiovascular problems, including an irregular heartbeat,high blood pressure ,and heart attacks 2 gastrointestinal problems, including damage to the stomach and pancreas. 3 some types of cancer.
researchers has shown that ______ factors do contribute to alcohol abuse.
biological
True or False? is it very difficult to love and care about someone who has a drinking problem, because you worry about that person and you want him or her to be happy and healthy
True
____ _____is a medical emergency that occurs when a high BAC suppresses the central nervous system.
Alcohol poisoning
when a person drinks alcohol what does it enter throughout the body?
the answer is the bloodstream and circulates.
what is the answer to,because alcohol is distributed throughout the entire body, every single_____ and_______system is impacted when a person consumes alcohol.
the answer is organ and physiological
high school and _____ students are often misinformed, however, regarding how much other people actually drink.
college
encouraging an addict's unhealthy behaviors, either intentionally is called ______
enabling
once alcohol is consumed, it stays in the body until the liver can_____ it or break down.
Metabolize