Vocabulary
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages, which is a powerful and addictive drug.
A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
An addict who is dependent on alcohol is an?
alcoholic
A condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally.
psychological dependence
Coma and an inability to be roused is a sign of?
Effects of alcohol posioning
The chemical action of yeast on sugars.
Fermentation
What is the acceptance blood alcohol concentration for teen drivers and adult drivers?
teens 0.00
21 and older adults 0.08
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
Recovery
A condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug is known as?
physiological dependence
Judgement is altered and coordination is impaired which is a sign of?
Short-term effects of alcohol
A drug that slows the central nervous system
A depressant
What does alcohol do to the body physically and psychologically?
Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and/or tolerance
Recovering alcoholics must make a lifelong commitment to what? which is living without alcohol.
sobriety
What are three factors that influence alcohol use?
peer pressure, family, and media messages
Increased stomach acid production leading to nausea and vomiting is a sign of?
Short-term effects of alcohol
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication
How does alcohol effect the brain?
- development permanently damaged
- memory is dulled/disorganized
- judgement is altered
- risk of stroke in youth people
How many steps are there to recovery for an alcoholic?
4 steps
1) admission
2) detoxification
3) counseling
4) recovery
The excessive use of alcohol is known as?
alcohol abuse
Stomach ulcers and cancer of the stomach and esophagus is signs of?
long-term effects of alcohol
Explain the difference between binge drinking and alcohol poisoning.
Binge drinking is when someone drinks 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one setting. Alcohol poisoning is a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose. Binge drinking may lead to alcohol poisoning.
Body size, gender, food, rate of intake, amount, and/or medicine
What are the stages of alcoholism?
1) Abuse
2) Dependence
3) Addiction
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol is known as?
Alcoholism
hypothermia or low body temperature is a symptom of what?
Alcohol poisoning