Vocabulary
What is ethanol?
Ethanol is the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages is a powerful and addictive drug.
Does food in the stomach slow down the passage of alcohol into the bloodstream?
Yes food helps with the passage of alcohol.
Is it healthy to drink alcohol?
No, because avoiding alcohol use protects body organs from damage and decreases the chance of injury.
Is it okay to give in to pure pressure?
No, it normal for teens to want to feel accepted within a group. The desire to fit in is strong. Teens who choose friends who avoid alcohol use are more likely to be alcohol free than teens whose friends accept alcohol use.
What happens to the nervous system when you drink alcohol?
The brain becomes less able to control the body. Movement, speech, and vision may be affected. Memory. Thought processes are disorganized, and concentration are dulled. Judgement. Judgement is altered and coordination is impaired.
What is fermentation?
Fermentation is the chemical action of the yeast on sugars.
Do alcohol and medications mix or any other drugs?
No none of those mix at all.
Is alcohol a smart decision?
No, having a clear head helps you make decisions to protect your health and the health of others.
Can family members help teens be alcohol free?
Yes, family members can help teens be alcohol free. Parents who discourage and avoid the use of alcohol are more likely to have teens who do the same. In fact, teens cite parental disapproval as the number one reason for not using alcohol.
What happens to the Cardiovascular system?
The Heart: With a low intake, alcohol causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. At higher intake levels, heart rate and blood pressure decrease and heart rhythm becomes irregular. Risk of cardiac arrest increases.
What is a depressant?
A depressant is a drug that slows the central nervous system.
Can the presence of both alcohol and drugs within a person's body be dangerous?
Yes, the presence of both alcohol and drugs can be dangerous because both of them combined can result in a multiplier effect in which the medication has a greater or different effect than if it were taken alone.
Is alcohol a risky behavior?
Yes, because teens who avoid alcohol reduce their risk of participating in unsafe behaviors such as sexual activity or drinking and driving, and f being a victim perpetrator of a violent crime.
How do media messages on TV and Radio make alcohol use appear exciting?
Many media messages on TV and radio and in movies make alcohol use appear exciting, attractive, and fun. Many of these messages feature elements targeted to a teen audience, such as young, attractive people engaging in problem-free drinking in a partylike atmosphere. The message of many ads is "To fit in, drink alcohol." However, teens who recognize these messages and their meanings are more likely to resist negative influences.
What happens to the Digestive system when drinking alcohol?
The Stomach: Some alcohol passes quickly from the stomach into the bloodstream. Stomach acid production increases and often results in nausea and vomiting.
What is intoxication?
Intoxication is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
What happens when driving while intoxicated (DWI) also known as driving under the influence (DUI)?
When driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of death among teens. When drinking is mixed with driving, the results can be disastrous or even deadly.
Can you avoid illegal activities?
Yes, by not purchasing or possessing alcohol is against the law for anyone under the age of 21. You can avoid arrest and legal problems by being alcohol free.
What are the advertising techniques of the companies that produce alcohol beverages?
Companies that produce alcohol beverages spend billions of dollars each year and use various strategies to advertise and sell their products.
What happens to your Respiratory system when you drink alcohol?
The Lungs: Carbon dioxide formed by the liver is released from the body through the lungs.
What is alcohol abuse?
Alcohol abuse is the excessive use of alcohol.
What happens before a person gets a breathalyzer test?
When a person is stopped for drinking and driving, a police officer will administer a field sobriety test before the person is given a breathalyzer test.
What do you do when there is alcohol present?
You saying no is easier than you think when you're prepared. If you find yourself in a situation in which alcohol is present, be assertive: refuse to drink, leave the situation quickly, and call for a ride home.
Can alcohol use be dangerous and even deadly?
Yes, alcohol can be dangerous and even deadly because alcohol-related traffic collisions are the number one cause of death and disability among teens.
What happens to the Liver when you drink alcohol?
Toxic chemicals are released as the liver metabolizes alcohol. These chemicals cause inflammation and scarring.