L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains?
Alcohol
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
Reaction Time!
Alcohol affects all areas of a person’s....
Life
A physical or psychological need for a drug.
Addiction
Being in denial means
refusing to admit a problem with alcohol.
Teens who drink are more likely to fall behind in?
School!
If a person has a BAC of ............... he or she is considered legally intoxicated.
0.08
Drinking alcohol regularly can lead to a number of serious..............
Health Problems
Underage drinking costs society more than.........
50 Billion Dollars a year.
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
Relapse
It is illegal for anyone under the age of ... to use alcohol.
21
People who are heavily intoxicated are at risk of...
Alcohol Poisoning
Since alcohol is a depressant, it affects a person’s
Emotional Health
The total cost of alcohol-related problems is approximately
175.9 Billion Dollars a year.
Recovery starts only after the alcoholic makes the
Commitment
Alcohol can harm the brain’s ability to?
Learn and Remember
Those who drink are more likely to............................
Fight or Behave Violently
The combination of alcohol and depression can lead
a teen to.........
Commit Suicide
People who abuse alcohol are not
physically dependent on the drug.
The alcoholic must cope with the symptoms of withdrawal that occur when
He or She stops Drinking
Alcohol is the cause of hundreds of ...........................every year.
Traffic Accidents
Two-thirds of all domestic violence cases are related to..............
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol is not digested like
Other Foods
a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period.
Alcohol Abuse
The road to recovery consists of a number of
Steps