Short-Term Effects
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance.
Intoxication
Name the term defined as "the excessive use of alcohol".
Alcohol Abuse
BAC is an acronym that stands for what?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Name 1 symptom of alcoholism.
Craving
Loss of control
Physical dependence
Tolerance
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
Recovery
Name ONE of the FOUR affects alcohol has on the brain.
Developmental problems
Impaired memory
Impaired judgement and control
Risk of stroke
Name ONE of FIVE risks a young person has that are caused by living within a household with someone who abuses alcohol.
neglect, abuse, or social isolation
economic hardship (money)
personal use of alcohol
illness or physical problems
What is the definition of Blood Alcohol Concentration?
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood.
What is a person called when they are dependent on alcohol?
an Alcoholic
True or False:
Alcohol can be cured.
False:
Alcohol can be treated but not cured
What organ of the DIGESTIVE system is most greatly affected by the consumption of alcohol?
The Stomach
A teen that abuses alcohol is how many times more likely to become alcohol dependent than a person that waits until they are of legal age?
FOUR times (4x) more likely
Name 1 affect alcohol can have on the body while it is in the blood stream.
Slow reflexes
Reduced ability to judge distances and speeds
Increase in risk-taking behaviors
Reduced concentration and increased forgetfulness
True or False:
Alcoholism is not limited to any age, race, or ethnic or socioeconomic group.
True
What word has the definition of living without alcohol.
Sobriety
True or False.
The body absorbs alcohol quickly, allowing it to quickly passed through the body.
False. Alcohol is absorbed slowly compared to other liquids.
Disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol
Alcoholism
What do the acronyms DWI and DUI stand for?
Driving while intoxicated
Driving under the influence
What are people called that ignore their own emotional and physical needs in order to focus on the needs of an alcoholic?
Codependents.
MADD is an acronym for what?
This association provides education to prevent underage drinking.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Consumption of a small amount of alcohol (increases or decreases) heart rate and blood pressure, while consumption of a large amount of alcohol (increases or decreases) heart rate and blood pressure.
Increase, Decrease
True or False: Alcohol can lead to cancer within the body
True: breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon cancer all have the ability to be obtained from alcohol.
Name 1 consequence of a DUI or DWI.
Injury or death to yourself or others
Arrest, jail time, court
Restricted driving privileges
Higher insurance costs
Name the 3 stages of alcoholism.
Stage 1 - Abuse
Stage 2 - Dependence
Stage 3 - Addiction
What is the first step to recovering from alcohol abuse?
Admitting to having a drinking problem and asking for help.