STAGES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
just trying it
what is the experimentation stage
this is the serving size of beer
What is 12 ounces
DEFINE WHAT ALCOHOL IS
What is a general term used to describe a drink that contains a certain amount of ethanol
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the uncomfortable physical negative symptoms caused by excessive alcohol use
This happens to inhibition when alcohol plays a role
What is, it decreases or lessens
BAC is influenced by any of these 6 factors
What are: The amount of alcohol consumed, The rate of consumption, Body weight, Gender, Food consumed, and Ethnicity
it is now becoming a habit, doing it more often
What is regular use
this is the serving size of wine
What is 5 ounces
this is the drug classification of alcohol, which slows down the CNS
What is a depressant
This part of the brain controls thought processing and consciousness
hint: cerebral _______________?
What is the cerebral cortex
This is the legal age to consume or purchase alcohol
What is 21
These are 2 characteristics of the physiology of a hangover.
What are tiredness, dizziness, headaches, muscle aches, nausea/vomiting, thirst, depression or anxiety
needing more of it to achieve the same feeling
What is tolerance
this is the serving size of liquor
What is 1.5 ounces
People who have a BAC of this % or above are considered legally impaired (intoxicated or drunk)
What is 0.08%
which 2 functions of the body does the Medulla control
What are Breathing and Consciousness
This is how many more times slowly the body takes to break down food on a full stomach
What is 3x
This is the number of drinks males and females consume if they are considered moderate or social drinkers
What are 1 drink or less on average per day for women
AND
2 drinks or less on average for men
interferes with personal responsibilities and relationships
What is addiction
this the serving size of pure alcohol found in beer, wine, and liquor
What is .6 ounces
Define Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) describes the percentage of alcohol that is in a person’s blood
This part of the brain controls movement and balance
What is the cerebellum
This type of food that is consumed can also impact the length of digestion time and the speed of alcohol absorption
What is fattier food
Define binge drinking and the number of drinks for men and women who are considered binge drinkers
Binge drinking for women is 4 or more drinks during a single occasion
Binge drinking for men is 5 or more drinks during a single occasion
relies on the substance to function and feel normal
What is dependency
between 18 ounces of beer, 12 ounces of wine, and 3 ounces of liquor, which has the most pure alcohol
What is wine- 12 ounces/5 = 2.4 servings
2.4 x .6 = 1.44 ounces of pure alcohol
This is what DUI and DWI define as
What is driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated
The Hypothalamus and pituitary glands controls release of hormones. What can alcohol increase with hormones and what can alcohol decrease with hormones
What are sexual arousal and ability to perform sexually
Inhibition is.....
What is the psychological restraint that discourages people from engaging in dangerous or risky behaviors
DEFINE WHAT A PROBLEM DRINKER IS
Problem drinkers are psychologically dependent on alcohol
BUT
Problem drinkers are not physically addicted to alcohol