Vocabulary
Define Binge Drinking.
Consumption of several alcoholic beverages in a short period of time.
What are two short term effects of alcohol?
Increased heart rate
Increase urination
Widened blood vessels
True or False: Alcohol speeds up the nervous System
False
Give two reasons why teens might try alcohol
Curiosity
Peer Pressure
Popularity
Two benefits to avoiding alcohol are...
Increased Self respect
High self esteem
Good Friendships
Healthy body
The scarring and destruction of liver tissue.
What are two long term effects of alcohol?
Irregular heart beat
Destruction of liver
Kidney failure
High blood pressure
Give two examples of injuries that are related to the nervous system.
Brain damage
Paralysis
Memory loss
Body function loss
True or False: Alcohol is a harmful way of dealing with Emotions.
True
What are refusal skills?
Strategies that help you say no.
Define Blood Alcohol Concentration.
The amount of alcohol in the blood.
What is an ulcer?
An open sore in the stomach lining.
How does alcohol effect the central nervous system?
Slows reaction time
numbs feeling to body
True or False: Alcohol is a fun way to make decisions.
False
How can healthy alternatives prevent alcohol use?
Define withdrawal.
Physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance.
What does the liver act as in the body?
Filter
What sends signals to the rest of your body when you touch a hot stove?
Neurons/neurotransmitters
How can alcohol use affect a teen's development. One example.
Answers will vary
Alcohol is a drug created by a chemical reaction in foods like ___________ and ____________.
Fruits and Grains
The physical and psychological need for alcohol.
What happens to a person's temperature when they consume alcohol.
Temperature rises. They feel warm
What is the central nervous system made up of? (2 things)
Brain and spinal cord
What is the legal limit when driving with alcohol in your system? (It is a percentage)
0.08%
What is the chemical in Alcohol that causes it do be dangerous?
Ethanol