Vocab
What is Fermentation?
Fermentation is the chemical action of yeast on sugars.
Teens who drink alcohol are more likely to be victims or perpetrators of violent crimes such as ____, aggravated assault, and robbery
Rape
You can avoid arrest and legal problems by being _____ _____?
Alcohol Free
Is alcoholism limited to any age, race, ethnic, or socioeconomic group?
NO!
A major factor in the 4 leading causes of accidental death is what?
Alcohol use
______ ______ is the excessive use of alcohol.
Alcohol abuse
What is the estimated percent of youth that is exposed to family alcohol abuse?
25 percent
By being alcohol free you can avoid ____ and legal problems.
Arrest
If a person grows up around an alcoholic does that mean they will become an alcoholic when they grow up?
NO!!!
Nearly half of all homicide victims have alcohol in their _____.
Bloodstream
What is Blood alcohol concentration?(BAC)
BAC is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage.
A person who begins drinking at a young age is ___ times more likely to develop alcohol dependence as an adult.
four
You can protect your body organs from damage and decrease the chances of injuries by ________ ______?
Avoiding alcohol
Alcoholics can develop ____ problems, such as cirrhosis of the liver and brain damage.
Health
What percent of violent crimes are alcohol-related?
40 percent
What is the difference between alcoholism and an alcoholic?
Alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. An alcoholic is an addict who is dependent on alcohol.
True or false: Teens cannot protect their health by avoiding alcohol.
False! Teens can protect there health by avoiding situations where alcohol is present.
What are the benefits of having a clear head?
Having a clear head helps you make decisions to protect your health?
How many stages does alcoholism develop in?
3 stages
What is the estimated amount of alcoholics in the United states?
14 million people
When someone has five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting it is called _____ _____?
Binge drinking
If you grow up around a person who abuses alcohol you are at a high risk of _____, ______, economic hardship, and social isolation.
Neglect and abuse
When alcohol is present and someone is trying to pressure you into drinking what should you do?
Refuse to drink, leave the situation, and call for a ride home
True or False: All alcoholics experience the stages of alcoholism equally?
False! Alcoholics do not experience the stages equally.
Where are 2 places you can find help for a drinking problem?
-Al-Anon/Alateen
-Alcoholics Anonymous
-National Association for Children of Alcoholics -
-National Clearinghouse for alcohol and Drug information
-National Drug and Treatment Referral Routing Service