Alcohol 1
The crime of drinking and driving over the BAC limit
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
What are the three types of alcoholic drinks?
Wine
Beer
Liquor
What is the legal drinking age?
21
The percent of alcohol in the blood is known as?
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
The consumption of several alcoholic beverages in a short amount of time to get intoxicated quicker is known as __________
Binge Drinking
What kind of drug is alcohol? These kinds of drugs slow down the central nervous system.
Depressant
The after-effects of drinking too much alcohol; symptoms may include:nausea, upset stomach, headache, dehydration
Hangover
Name 2 different types of liquor.
whiskey, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, brandy,
What are 3 signs of alcohol poisoning/overdose?
irregular breathing, vomiting, seizures, slow breathing, blue or pale skin, low body temperature, trouble staying awake (unconscious)
The process of clearing alcohol from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms that occur when someone stops drinking.
detoxification (detox)
A process that uses living microorganisms to break down sugars into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide?
Fermentation
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes, and other fruits?
Wine
A disease in which there is a physical and psychological dependence/addiction to alcohol?
Alcoholism
Alcohol induced memory loss
Blackout
This happens when excess alcohol in your bloodstream starts affecting life-supporting functions, like your breathing, heart rate and consciousness.
Alcohol Poisoning
What are 4 short-term effects of alcohol abuse?
slurred speech, drowsiness, poor vision, fluctuating emotions, vomiting, poor coordination, slow reflexes, passing out, alcohol poisoning, lowered inhibitions, hangover, death, DUI, violence, STIs, unwanted pregnancy, injuries
Name 3 major factors that influence alcohol use.
peer pressure, family, media
What is the legal drinking limit in the state of ND for someone who is 21+?
.08
What are the average alcohol percentages of:
-beer, wine, liquor
beer = 4-6%, wine = 10-14%, liquor = 40%
What are 3 consequences of drinking and driving?
jail, fines/fees, loss of driver's license, increased cost of insurance, injuries/death, llving with remorse (hurting others), criminal record, job loss
What are 4 long-term effects of alcohol abuse?
liver damage, liver cancer, cirrhosis, brain damage, heart disease, cancer, pancreatitis, nutritional deficiencies, mental health issues, relationships problems, stroke, addiction
Name 3 factors that affects BAC.
binge drinking (rate of consumption), body size, gender, stomach contents (drinking on an empty stomach), hydration, liver health, medications or use of other drugs
What are the 4 steps in treating alcoholism?
Acknowledging the problem/intervention
Detoxification
Rehabilitation
Sobriety
What are the 3 stages of alcoholism?
Stage 1: Occasional Abuse/Problem Drinking
Stage 2: Coping Mechanism/Absolute Dependence
Stage 3: Addiction/Late Stage of Alcoholism
A condition where the liver is permanently damaged and scarred, replacing healthy tissue with scar tissue
Cirrhosis