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At what ages are drinking illegal in America
Anyone under 21
what is considered alcoholism
a condition in which a person has a desire or physical need to consume alcohol.
In what decades did alcohol become illegal in America?
The 1920s to early 1930s
How many people die a year from alcohol poisoning?
3 million people die a year worldwide from alcohol poisoning
what is Heart disease?
several types of several types of heart conditions
what to do if you or a loved one is struggling from alcohol addiction.
tell a trusted adult or call 1 800 662 4357
can alcohol increase your chances of having depression or anxiety
yes
In what decade were people aware that drinking during pregnancy can cause damage to a fetus?
The late 1960s
Are there more male or female alcoholics?
Male
what is High blood pressure?
the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high?
why is the legal age in order to consume alcohol later in America
because underage drunk drivers were involved in over twice as many fatal traffic crashes as today
How much can alcohol decrease your life expectancy?
1-2 years if someone is drink up too 12 times per week
in what continent is alcohol not a social norm in most parts
Asia
Roughly what percentage of Americans are considered Alcoholics
Up to 10 percent of Americans twelve and older are considered alcoholics
what is Weakening of the immune system?
when your body can't fight off viruses, bacteria, or fungi very well.
at what age is alcohol consumption legal in most countries
18
Why is drinking alcohol addictive
Because Drinking alcohol stimulates the release of dopamine and endorphins within the brain.
What percent of Americans underage drink
up to 34 percent
what is mouth cancer?
a number of cancers that start in the region of the mouth
why is alcohol considered a drug?
Because it effects your ability to function
What blood alcohol level would someone need to be considered intoxicated?
.08
In what year was alcohol invented?
5400 to 5000 BCE
What is something that can occur if an alcohol addiction is not treated.
death