L.1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
definition: a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
alcohol
definition: a persons mental and and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
intoxication
definition: disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
definition: a progressive, chronic disease involving a physical and mental need for alcohol
alcoholism
defintion: gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
What are some things teens may say when drinking alcohol?
"Drinking will help me forget my problems", "I'll look more grown-up with a drink in my hand", "Movies make drinking look cool", "My friends keep pressuring me to try alcohol", "A drink will help me relax
What does alcohol slow once it reaches the brain?
reaction time
true or false: Alcohol is a stimulant.
false: alcohol is a depressant meaning it affects a person's emotional health
what are people with alcoholism called or referred to as?
alcoholics
what does the alcoholic first have to understand in order to receive help?
that he or she has an addiction and in terms of quitting, they should never drink again
true or false: Most teens ARE drinking alcohol.
false: most teens are not, because they recognize the negative effects alcohol can have on their health and are SAYING NO.
What is your BAC if you are legally intoxicated.
0.08%
memory and problem solving
alcoholism also affects others outside the alcoholic like who?
true or false: the alcoholic must cope with symptoms of withdrawal after quitting drinking.
true
What are 2 things teens risk when getting involved with alcohol?
true or false: Women are more quickly affected than males and larger people?
true
What are some dangers teens face when binge drinking?
death due to falls, drowning, or drunk driving - pregnancy or contraction of sexually transmitted disease due to sexual activity - being a victim of violent behavior - death from alcohol poisoning
teens 15 or younger are how many times more likely to become addicted than older individuals
4x
what are some symptoms of withdrawal?
tiredness, headaches, strong moods swings, and nausea
What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol?
sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent, challenging your body, being apart of a team, pursuing interests in theater or arts, volunteering in your community, and advocacy.
30 seconds after being swallowed
What can alcohol cause major damage to in your body system?
organs like the stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
what are the 5 major symptoms that alcoholics suffer from alcoholism
1: denial 2: craving 3:loss of control 4: tolerance 5:physical dependence
what strategy can you use when saying no to alcohol?
S-T-O-P