Vocab
Commonly called "drunk driving" it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's BAC is above the legal limit.
DUI
What is the legal age to drink beer?
21
How does alcohol affect your brain?
shrinks it, memory loss, behavior changes, mood swings, decision making
too much alcohol can make you vomit
true
why is it more dangerous for teens to drink alcohol than adults?
their brains are still developing, they don't always make the best choices
A chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue. It is typically a result of alcoholism or hepatitis
Cirrhosis
on average, how many calories are in a can of beer?
100-200
how does alcohol affect your heart?
causes heart disease, heart attacks, blood pressure
the legal BAC to drive is .07
false .08
I don't want to drink, but all my friends do. How can I fit in without drinking?
find other activities we enjoy to do together.
Not affected by alcohol; not drunk
sober
Beer has a lot of ________ in it, causing people to gain weight
calories
how does alcohol affect your stomach?
causes gas, ulcers, weight gain, diarrhea, pain, and a bloated feeling
alcohol gives you excellent balance and coordination
false
Drinking accidents are the # ____ killer of teens
1
The process of combining medical and psycho-therapeutic treatments to address dependency on alcohol. The intent is to enable a patient to be successful in life and avoid the drastic consequences that alcohol abuse can cause
Rehab
what is the difference between light beer and regular beer?
light beer has a little less alcohol % and fewer calories
How does alcohol affect your bones?
it causes thinning bones, or osteoporosis
12 oz of beer = 12 oz of wine = 12 oz of liquor
(amount of alcohol in each)
false
Drinking at a young age greatly __________ the risk of developing alcohol problems later in life.
increases
After continued drinking, consumption of a constant amount of alcohol produces a lesser effect or increasing amounts of alcohol are necessary to produce the same effect
Tolerance
If you drink to much beer you could have a __________ the next morning.
hangover
how does alcohol affect the muscles?
muscle cramps and weakness
drinking during pregnancy can cause the baby to have serious birth defects
true
At Bellevue, there is a random drug and alcohol testing program. If you test positive for drinking or doing drugs you are not allowed to ___________ for the rest of your time in high school.
play sports, join clubs, drive to school, be in the band