Why Alcohol is Harmful?
Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
100
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains using fermentation.
What is ethanol alcohol
100
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period.
What is alcohol poisoning
100
The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
What is binge drinking
100
A physical or psychological need for a drug.
What is addiction
100
A gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help is an ________________.
What is intervention
200
Drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions are called ______________.
What are depressants
200

The _______ breaks down alcohol consumed at about one drink per hour.

What is the liver

200

A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems is known as ______________.

What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

200
A pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period.
What is alcohol abuse
200
Treatment for alcoholism begins with the alcoholic's understanding that he/she has an addiction and must ________________.
What is never drink again
300
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U), and Youth for Environmental Sanity are a few examples of this
What are advocacy groups/organizations
300
A condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly.
What is malnutrition
300

When the liver no longer works because of over use of alcohol.

What is cirrhosis or fatty liver

300
One of the biggest problems with alcohol is that it is ____________.
What is habit-forming
300
The physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance is called _________________.
What is withdrawal
400
Playing sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent, challenging your body, and being part of a team are some examples of _______________ to drinking.
What are alternatives
400

If a person gets pulled over for drinking and driving, what is the breathalyzer testing for?

What is blood alcohol level (BAC)

400

List one defect a baby with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome may have.

What is smaller body size or lower birth weight, smaller brain, learning difficulties...

400
Denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence are five major _________ of alcoholism.
What are symptoms
400

Alanon, Alateen and Alcoholics Anonymous are all...

What are resources/support groups for alcoholics and their friends and families.

(Al-Anon support for people who are worried about someone with a drinking problem; Alateen - for teens 13-18 who have been affected by someones drinking; Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) is an organization that helps people stay sober and supports other alcoholics) 

500
Physical, emotional, and mental ____________ of alcohol include social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and violence.
What are effects
500

Food in your stomach, gender, weight and other drugs.

What are ways that determines how alcohol effects someone?

500
A conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions. Teen pregnancy is a very serious and long-lasting result of lowered _________________.
What are inhibitions
500
Teens at the age of 15 and younger are _____ times more likely to become addicted to alcohol than older individuals.
What is four
500

Better looking skin, improved sleep, a healthier weight, improved mental health, and better immune system.

What are benefits for recovering from alcoholism.

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