Why is Alcohol Harmful
Other ways of thinking or acting
alternatives
A measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood
blood alcohol content (BAC)
A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
alcoholism
A gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
Are individuals who consume alcohol more likely to engage in violent behavior, or does alcohol typically improve their mood and make them feel happier?
They are most likely to engage in violent behavior.
If a person has a BAC of .08 percent, what are they considered?
legally intoxicated
Since alcohol is not digested like other foods, how is it absorbed?
It is absorbed by tissues lining the mouth and stomach
What is one of the biggest problems with the use of alcohol?
It is habit forming, so it can lead to addiction
How severe can withdrawal reactions be
What is the number one reason teens drink alcohol?
They think that they will fit in with their peers better
True or false? Food in the stomach speeds up alcohol absorption
false
Since alcohol is absorbed through tissues in the mouth and stomach, what most likely happens to the people who drink large amounts of alcohol?
They are most likely to develop mouth or throat cancer
What three health problems can the use of alcohol lead to?
Mental, emotional, and health problems
What kind of strategy can you use in a situation if you feel pressured to try alcohol?
The S.T.O.P. strategy
How many traffic accidents are caused by alcohol in a year?
hundreds of accidents
How much alcohol does the liver break down after being consumed?
95% of alcohol
Explain what are ulcers
They are sores that cause bleeding
What does it mean to be an enabler in a family dealing with alcoholism
They create an atmosphere in which the alcohol can comfortably fit in with the unacceptable behavior
What does the organization called Al-Anon do?
They teach family and friends about alcoholism and to help them understand how they have been affected by it
What does the advocacy group SADD mean?
Students Against Destructive Decisions
How fast can alcohol reach the brain after being swallowed?
30 seconds after being swallowed
In 2005, how many people were killed in a car crash because of the intake of alcohol?
16,000 people or 39%
How much does underage drinking cost a year?
more than 50 billion dollars a year
What does the group AA stand for?
Alcoholics Anonymous