effects on the body
What is one short term effect of alcohol on the body?
increase heart rate, impaired judgement, poor decision making, slower reaction time - double points
What is the definition of alcohol?
a drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains
An open sore in the lining of an organ is known as a what?
ulcer
What organ in the body is your body's primary filter?
drug misuse versus drug abuse
DA - taking drugs in illegal and unhealthy ways
DM - taking drugs in ways that are not intended
double points
What is a long term effect alcohol has on the body?
cirrhosis, liver damage, kidney damage, permanent brain cell destruction
What does intoxicated mean?
being drunk - double points
Alcohol abuse is...
using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both
What is something a person can lose by becoming addicted to alcohol?
friends, family, significant other, job
What is one thing you should check for when reading a drug warning label?
allergies, who the drug is intended and not intended for, and potential side effects. - double points
What is someone "called" when they are addicted to alcohol?
Alcoholic
What does the acronym BAC stand for?
blood alcohol concentration
What does withdrawal mean?
unpleasant symptoms someone goes through when trying to quit an addictive substance
binge drinking in one sitting for men compared to women is...
5 for men and 4 for women - double points
What is a drug overdose?
taking too much of a drug and your body shuts down completely
What is it called when someone drinks too much and now they need to drink more in order to feel the effects?
Tolerance
How is BAC measured?
by measuring the amount of alcohol in the blood
What are the 3 main types of alcohol?
beer, wine, and liquor
for what type of drug do you need a doctors written note?
prescription medication - double points
stimulant - speeds up the body's systems
depressant - slows down the body's systems
Alcohol is a depressant. What does a depressant do to your body? Explain
Slows your body's functioning down - double points
the scarring and destruction of liver tissue is a result of what disease?
cirrhosis
What does the acronym FAS stand for?
fetal alcohol syndrome
What is an over-the-counter drug and where can you get them?
found on the shelves of local pharmacies, Walmart, Walgreens, and can be gotten from a shelf. No doctor's note required.
What does the acronym STOP stand for?
S - Say No
T - Tell why
O - Offer another idea
P - promptly leave - double points