Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
What are some treatment options?
Therapy, support groups, and rehabilitation programs
The physical or phychological need for a drug?
addiction
What is it called when fats build up in the liver and can't be broken down?
fatty liver
What is one short-term effect of drinking alcohol?
impaired judgement
What age is it legal to drink alcohol?
21 years old
What is one resource for help?
Alcoholics anonymous
What are two signs of abuse?
Neglecting responsibilities and continuing to drink despite problems.
What disease causes scarring and destruction of the liver?
Cirrhosis
What is one risk of underage drinking?
car accidents or legal troubles
What is it called to stay alcohol-free?
abstaining
How can friends help someone?
By encouraging them to see help and being supportive
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and dependence?
How can alcohol affect mental health?
It can lead to depression or anxiety disorders.
What is a serious and potentially deadly condition from consuming too much alcohol?
alcohol poisoning
What is an alternative to drinking?
sports, clubs
What is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
How many stages of alcoholism are there
4
What is it called when you consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time?
Binge drinking
What is it called if you drink for a long time and your body doesn't get enough nutrition?
malnutrition
Why is alcohol considered a depressant?
It slows down the body's functions and reactions.
What is it called when someone returns to the use of a drug after attempting to stop?
relapse
What is the process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect?
tolerance
What BAC level is considered legally intoxicated or drunk?
.08
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
What is one of the biggest factors in teen traffic deaths?
alcohol