Facts and Statistics
____________________ is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits,vegetables, and grains.
What is alcohol
Alcohol is a very _____________ drug.
What is Fast-Acting.
Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.
What is Emotional.
__________________________ is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
What is Alcoholism.
A ________________ is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem.
What is Intervention.
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as
________________.
What are depressants.
_______________ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropiately to situations.
What is Reaction Time.
Only ______________ rids the body of alcohol.
What is Time
The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control, _____________, and physical dependence.
What is Tolerance.
An alcoholic’s first step to recovery is _____________.
What is Admission.
_______________ is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers of drinking age.
What is 0.08
The _____________ breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.
What is the liver.
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with _______ _________ __________.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Physical dependence is a type of __________________________ in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
What is Addiction.
A relapse is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
What is Relapse.
A mixed drink containing _____________ is absorbed into the body more quickly than straight shots.
What are Carbonated Mixers or Energy Drinks.
Distilled spirits like vodka, absinthe, whiskey, rum, tequila, and gin contain no ________ while beer is full of it.
What are Carbohydrates, Fats of Any Kind, and Cholesterol.
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and __________________________.
What is Problem-Solving.
In the second stage of alcoholism, alcoholics may make __________________________ for drinking.
What are Excuses.
Headache, nausea, and mood swings are examples of _______________________.
What are Withdrawal Symptoms.
______________ is how much all college students nationwide will spend yearly on alcoholic beverages.
What is $4.2 billion.
______________ help slow the absorption of alcohol into the body.
What are High-Protein Foods.
___________ is how fast does it take alcohol to reach the brain after ingestion.
What is 30 seconds.
________________________________ is a symptom of the third stage of alcoholism.
What is Aggressive or Resentful Behavior.
Alcohol is a factor in _________ percent of all fatal traffic collisions in the United States.
What is fifty/50