At first, alcohol gives an individual a ____, this initial reaction masks alcohol's true effect as a depressant.
What is a "rush"
100
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
What is an alcoholic
100
The day after drinking alcohol in excess, where the person has symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, and confusion
What is a hangover
100
The powerful and addictive drug that is in all alcoholic beverages
What is Ethanol
100
The Alcohol Recovery Steps
What is admission, detoxification, counseling, and recovery
200
The organs that could be damaged in your nervous system after drinking alcohol in excess
What is the brain, memory, and judgement
200
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the persons physical and mental control is significantly reduced
What is Intoxication
200
Organs that are effected by alcohol?
What are stomach, liver, intestines
200
What can binge drinking lead to?
Passing out, alcohol poisoning, hypothermia, and death (worst case)
200
The alcoholism stages
What is abuse, dependence, and addiction
300
The organs that could be damaged in the cardiovascular system after drinking alcohol in excess
What is the heart and blood vessels
300
A drug that slows the central nervous system
What is a depressent
300
What are consequences of DUI?
Harm yourself or others, immediate loss of license, alcohol related injuries, property damage, loss of trust and respect, arrest, jail time, court appearance, and a heavy fine
300
When a person drinks 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting
What is Binge Drinking
300
The highest BAC percentage that a person under 21 can have
What is 0, unless proven that there were things that could have caused it (e.g. listerine)
400
The organs in the digestive system that could be damaged after drinking alcohol in excess
What is the stomach, liver, and kidneys
400
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
What is Alcoholism
400
When fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down; excess fats block the flow of blood to the liver cells, leading to cell death
What is Fatty Liver
400
If over 21, what is the highest BAC that a person could have in order to be considered "sober"
What is 0.07
400
The leading cause in death in teens
What is Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
500
The organs in the respiratory system that could be damaged after drinking alcohol in excess
What is the lungs and a person's breathing
500
The syndrome where a mother drinks while she is pregnant
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
500
When liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue, can lead to liver failure and death unless a transplant is performed
What is Cirrhosis
500
When a person drives right after drinking alcohol in excess