Why is Alcohol Harmful
alcohol is classified as this type of drug which slows down vital brain and body functions.
it is a depressant.
drinking alcohol impairs physical motor skills leading to poor balance and loss of this motor ability.
its a coordination
Chronic heavy drinking can lead to elevated force of blood against artery walls, a condition called high blood pressure or this.
it is hypertension
When a person needs increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to feel the same effects, they have developed this.What is tolerance?
it is tolerance?
This famous 12-step mutual aid group provides peer support for individuals recovering from alcoholism.
it is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
because an adolescent brain is still developing until around age 25 drinking alcohol can cause permanent damage to memory and this cognitive skill
it is learning/ decision-making
alcohol reduces social restraint and self control leading to riskier choices a condition known as reduced what
it is a inhibition
Long-term damage to liver tissue resulting in irreversible scarring is known as this disease.
it is cirrhosis
When a person becomes physically or psychologically reliant on alcohol to function, it is known as this.
it is dependence (or addiction)?
The initial medical process of safely clearing alcohol from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms is called this.What is detoxification (or detox)?
it is detoxification (or detox).
this organ is responsible for filtering and breaking down alcohol in the body.
the liver
slurred speech blurred vision and slow reaction times are immediate sympotoms of alcohol affecting this body system
it the central nervous system
Over time, excessive alcohol use weakens the immune system and increases vulnerability to severe lung infections like this.
it is pneumonia?
Unpleasant or dangerous physical symptoms experienced when a dependent person suddenly stops drinking are called these.What are withdrawal symptoms?
they are withdrawal symptoms?
This type of support group is specifically designed to help friends and family members of people struggling with alcoholism.
it is Al-Anon (or Alateen)?
The toxic buildup of alcohol in the blood stream that can shut down breathing and cause death is known as this.
it is alcohol poisoning or overdose
the concentration of alcohol in a person's bloodstream, expressed as a percentage, is abbreviated as this.
it is BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?
Heavy drinking over time damages the stomach lining, which can cause severe pain and bleeding from these painful sores.
are ulcers
The clinical diagnostic term used by medical professionals for a disease characterized by an inability to manage drinking habits is AUD, which stands for this.
it is Alcohol Use Disorder
A structured treatment approach where patients live at a facility to receive intensive counseling and care is called this type of rehabilitation.
it is inpatient (or residential) rehab?
alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer primarily because the body breaks alcohol down into this toxic chemical compound.
it is a acetaldehyde
The uncomfortable physical symptoms (such as nausea, headaches, and dehydration) experienced the day after drinking heavily are called this.
it is a hangover
Persistent alcohol abuse can shrink brain volume and lead to a form of alcohol-related dementia known as this syndrome.What is Korsakoff's syndrome (or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome)?
it is Korsakoff's syndrome (or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome)?
Severe withdrawal symptoms involving tremors, hallucinations, and rapid heart rate are known as DTs, short for this.
it is Delirium Tremens
A counselor or healthcare provider helps a patient identify personal triggers and develop strategies to prevent returning to alcohol use, a process known as this.
it is relapse prevention.