True or False: Coffee can quickly sober up a person who has consumed too much alcohol.
False
What is the term when someone hides their addiction, pretends it doesn't exist, or convinces themselves it's not a problem?
Denial
Alcohol is classified as a:
Depressant
Which organ is primarily responsible for processing alcohol?
The Liver
The way alcohol affects you depends on what 3 factors?
Weight, age, and metabolism.
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, and Physical
Approximately how many units per week are considered the UK low-risk drinking guideline?
14 Units
Alcohol can weaken which system of the body, making it harder to fight infections?
The Immune System
What is one of your main triggers?
Each group member must answer.
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What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What mental health disorders are common about people with misuse substances?
Depression, anxiety, psychosis and more.
What is the term for severe scarring of the liver and poor liver function seen at the terminal stages of chronic liver disease.
Cirrhosis
What is a fear of running out of coffee called?
a) Caffeinophobia
b) Depresso
c) Not a real medical condition
d) Java-jitters
C - Not a real condition
What is "cross-addiction"?
Switching from one addictive behaviour or substance to another
What's it called when when two or more medical conditions exist simultaneously in a patient?
Comorbidity.
What is delirium tremens (DTs)?
A severe form of alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms can include:
Confusion, disorientation, heavy sweating, elevated heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. Visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations are also common.
Which ancient civilisation is famous for brewing beer over 5,000 years ago?
The Egyptians
What is meant by "maintenance" in the Stages of Change model?
Sustaining positive changes over time
In 2023/24, approximately how many alcohol-related hospital admissions (broad measure) were recorded in England?
a) 250,000
b) 500,000
c) Over 1 million
d) Over 2 million
Over 1 million(approximately 1,018,986)
What is the name of a neurological disorder which is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B)?
Korsakoff's