Vocabulary 1
drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Binge Drinking
an addict who is dependent on alcohol
Alcoholic
It is illegal for anyone under the age of ______to buy, possess, or consume alcohol
21
Name 3 long-term effects of alcohol.
fat liver cells, brain cell damage, increased blood pressure, etc.
If a person were to pass out from drinking alcohol, what would be the best position to lay them down? Why?
Side, to prevent choking on vomit
A drug that slows the central nervous system.
Depressant
A severe and potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose
Alcohol Poisoning
If you find yourself in a situation where alcohol is present, be assertive and use___________skills
Refusal
Name 3 benefits of living alcohol free.
healthy body, healthy choices, avoid violence.
Name the process of learning to live alcohol free
Recovery
a group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
the excessive use of alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
When a pregnant female drinks alcohol goes into the _____________ of the fetus
blood stream
Name 2 possible consequences of driving under the influence.
arrested, fines, wreck, death
the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage
BAC
A condition in which a person “believes” that a drug is needed in order to feel good or function normally.
Psychological Dependence
A condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug.
Physiological Dependence
Alcohol is a ____________ that slows reaction time, impairs vision, and diminishes Judgment
depressant
Name 2 programs that are designed to help alcoholics?
AA, Madd, Sadd
the excessive use of alcohol.
alcohol abuse
a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
Alcoholism
the chemical action of yeast on sugars.
Fermentation
A binge drinker drinks ____ or more drinks in one sitting
5
Name 3 effects of fetal alcohol syndrome.
deformities, vision/hearing problems, learing difficulties.
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol oranother substance and the person’s physical and mental control is reduced.
Intoxication