Vocabulary 1
Drinking too much alcohol, drinking it too often, or drinking it at inappropriate times
What is alcohol abuse
The biggest danger of binge drinking
Helping an addict avoid the negative consequences of their behavior
Three legal charges a teen can face is they are caught drinking and driving
DUI, minor in possession & public intoxication
The physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol
What is intoxication
The No. 1 cause of death among teens
What is motor vehicle accidents
The drug in wine, beer, and liquor that causes intoxication
What is alcohol
Two organizations that are involved in educating people about the dangers of alcohol
MADD & SADD
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage
What is BAC
The legal limit for a DUI with what BAC %
What is 0.08%
A person who agrees not to drink in order to drive themselves and others safely
What is a designated driver
The state in which family members or friends sacrifice their own needs to meet the needs of an addict
What is codependency
The set of physical and mental defects that affect a fetus that has been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy
What is fetal alcohol syndrome
A disease that replaces healthy liver tissue with scar tissue
What is cirrhosis
The total loss of control over drinking and the physical and emotional addiction to alcohol
What is alcoholism
Two programs used to provide treatment and support to the families of alcoholics
What is Al-Anon and Alateen
The act of drinking five or more drinks in one sitting
What is binge drinking