L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is a drug produced by a chemical reaction in fruits vegatbles and grains
alcohol
what is a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a persons blood
Blood alcohol content or BAC
what is a consumption of a large quanity of alcohol in a very short period of time
binge drinking
what is a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well defined behaviors within a 12-month period
alcohol abuse
a return to a drug
relapse
what catagory of drug is alcohol
depressants
how much percent does the liver breakdown
95% of all alcohol consumed
what re the 2 most common liver conditions caused from liver
fatty liver and cirrhosis
in what stage of alcoholism were they start to lose control
stage three
what is a well known alcholic support group
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
what research as been shown about teens brains drinking effects
long term and short term growth
how many domestic violence cases are related to alcohol abuse (fraction)
2/3 of all cases
how is alcohol digested
by tissues lining the mouth and stomach
who much more are teens 15 years or younger to get addicted
4 times more likely
what is a person that was addicted and has quit drinking called
recovering alcoholic.
what is a familar phrase that makes not doing it sound easier
Just say no
how long does it take alcohol to be absored into the brain
30 seconds
how many americans in 10 will be involved in and alcohol-related crash
3 in ten americans well be involved
what are symptoms for physical dependence
sweating shakiness and anxiety
what the best way to avoid
these risks
be alcohol free.
what are advocacy groups are their the acromons (capital)
SADD or T.A.T.U
how much beer would a person need to drink to have the same amount of alcohol in one 10 oz. of wine
24 ounces
what problems do babies born with FAS ussualy have
their hearts and kindeys may also have problems learning
how much many does underage cost a year
50 billion dollars
what ususally happens when a family member trys to stop the alcholic
they became enablers and make it worse