The organ that breaks down alcohol
Liver
What is the legal age to buy, posses, or consume alcohol
21
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Ethanol
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Binge-drinking
Alcohol is known as a ______________ , which slows down the central nervous system.
Depressant
What BAC % makes it illegal to drive (21+)
.08
The chemical action of yeast on sugars
Fermentation
A group of alcohol-related birth defects
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
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
What does BAC stand for?
Double Jeopardy!!
Blood Alcohol Concentration
The process of learning to live an alcohol free life
Recovery
Living without alcohol or any other drug
Double Jeopardy!
Sobriety
Name 4 of the 6 factors that influence alcohols effects on ones body.
Double Jeopardy!!
Body size
Rate of Intake
Food
Medicine
Amount
Gender
What does DWI and DUI stand for?
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving Under the Influence
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
Alcoholic
a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
Alcoholism
Someone who is experiencing alcohol poisoning may experience these symptoms (Name 3):
Mental confusion and stupor
Coma and inability to be roused
Vomiting and seizures
Slow respiration
Irregular heartbeat
Hypothermia or low body temperature- pale or bluish skin color
List 3 consequences we talked about in class for driving under the influence (charged with a DUI).
Injuries to or death of the driver and others
Arrest, jail time, court appearance and fine or bail, a police record, and possible lawsuits
Severely restricted driving privileges or immediate confiscation of the drivers license.
Higher auto insurance rates or a cancelled insurance policy
A standard drink equals:
Double Jeopardy!!
12 oz of beer
5 oz of wine
1.5 oz of liquor
If a baby is born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, name 3 defects you may see.
Small head and deformities of face, hands, or feet
Heart, liver, and kidney defects
Vision and hearing problems
CNS problems, developmental disabilities, poor coordination
Difficulties learning and short attention span
Hyperactivity, anxiety, and social withdrawal