Facts and Statistics
__________________ is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.
Emotional
____________________ is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
Alcoholism
Alcohol is a very __________________ drug.
Fast-acting
A(n) __________________ is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem
Intervention
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as ______________________.
Depressants
Only ______________ rids the body of alcohol.
Time
The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control, _____________, and physical dependence.
Tolerance
___________________ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
Reacting time
An alcoholic’s first step to recovery is _____________.
Admission
_____________ is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers of drinking age.
0.08
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with _______ _________ __________.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Physical dependence is a type of ______________________ in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
Addiction
The ___________________ breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.
Liver
A(n) ________________ is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
Relapse
A mixed drink containing _______________ is absorbed into the body more quickly than straight shots.
Carbonated mixers or Energy drinks
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and _______________________.
Problem-solving
In the second stage of alcoholism, alcoholics may make __________________ for drinking.
Excuses
Distilled spirits like vodka, absinthe, whiskey, rum, tequila and gin contain no ______________while beer is full of it.
Carbohydrates, Fats of Any Kind, and Cholesterol
Headache, nausea, and mood swings are examples of ______________.
Withdrawal symptoms
____________is how much all college students nationwide will spend yearly on alcoholic beverages.
$4.2 billion
___________ is how fast does it take alcohol to reach the brain after ingestion.
30 seconds
___________________ is a symptom of the third stage of alcoholism.
Aggressive or resentful behavior
______________ help slow the absorption of alcohol into the body.
High-protein foods
Alcohol is a factor in _________ percent of all fatal traffic collisions in the United States.
50