L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruit
alcohol
a person's continues to drink, his or her blood alcohol content will continue to rise
intoxication
A condition in which fats build up the liver and cannot be broken down
fatty liver
persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
Enablers
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
how does a depressant affect the body
slows down the body
true or false does an empty stomach have a different affect than a person drinking with a full stomach
true
one danger of binge drinking is.....
being a victim of violent behavior
like other drugs, using alcohol repeatedly can lead to what
addiction
what is a nonprofit group teaches family about alcoholism
and teaches them skills for coping with the many problems
what is a positive alternative to alcohol
flavored water that is fizzy
how much alcoholdoes the liver break down
95%
you have learned that alcohol use damage
how many more times do teens more likely to become than older individuals
4 times
what is one way to stay drug free
practice S.T.O.P strategy
people that are stuggling with alcohol use need help
they also may be in denial
how long does it take for alcohol to reach to the stomach and brain
30 seconds
how much of teen girls with unplanned pregnancies have been using alcohol
1/3
how many americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem
14 millions
how many steps does it take to recover
4 stages
do all people use alcohol
no theres certain people that dont drink
true or false is alcohol bad for your liver
true
how many americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash
3 in 10
what are two symptoms people with alcoholism have
craving means the person has a strong desire to drink
what is the 1st step to helping alcohol problems