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percentage of alcohol in a person's blood
blood alcohol concentration
substance that slows down the central nervous system, including the brain
depressant
substance use disorder in which a person has an addition to alcohol and continues to consume it despite negative health effects
alcohol use disorder
unintended changes that develop in response to a medication
side affects
buildup of scar tissue in the liver
cirrhosis
physiological restraint that keeps people from acting in dangerous ways
INHABITION
what is a support group and program for people with an alcohol use disorder; outlines 12 steps for overcoming alcohol addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
increased likelihood of developing negative side effects in response to a particular substance
drug sensitivity
addictive depressant with the active ingredient ethanol; alters brain function
alcohol
DUI stands for what
driving under the influence
protecting a person from the negative consequences of chosen behavior's
enabling
immune response in which the body treats a particular substance as if it is harmful to the body; causes an allergic reaction if the person consumes the substance
drug allergy
set of health conditions that affect the baby born to a person who has consumed alcohol during the pregnancy
fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
process that allows the body to clear itself of all alcohol or drugs
detoxification
substance that treats disease or relieves symptoms
medication
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
act of taking more of a substance than the body can break down at one time; can lead to serious health consequences and death
overdose
negative symptoms caused by excessive alcohol use; for example, nausea, fatigue, and headaches
hangover
medical emergency in which a person consumes more alcohol than the body can break down; alcohol suppresses the nervous system and vital body functions to dangerous levels
alcohol poisoning
substances that can legally be sold without permission from a healthcare professional in a particular country
OTC (over the counter) medications
opioids
prescription medications that relieve severe or long-lasting pain