what are drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions
what are depressants
100
This is the ability to the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
What is reaction time
100
this is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
What is Cirrhosis
100
this is a physical and psychological need for a drug
What is addiction
100
the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life is know as...
What is recovery
200
this is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
What is Alcohol
200
a __________ of .02% is enough to make most people feel light headed.
What is BAC or blood alcohol content
200
________ _________ can develop when alcohol is frequently in the blood
What is fatty liver
200
people who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior are know as....
What is enablers
200
these can be mild to severe and can include headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea. These are known as ___________ symptoms
What is withdrawal
300
sports, learning new skills, and discovering new talents are ______________ to drinking alcohol.
What are alternatives
300
people who drink heavily in a short period of time and are extremely intoxicated are at risk of getting ________ ____________.
What is alcohol poisoning
300
babies with _______ have smaller body sizes, lower birth weights, and other problems that can interfere through adulthood.
What is FAS or fetal alcohol syndrome
300
saying or doing hurtful things and making excuses for drinking are all examples of what stage in the stages of alcoholism
What is stage 2
300
when the drinker is confronted with the facts of his or her problem and are strongly urged to stop drinking they are going through an ______________.
What is intervention
400
Using alcohol is against the law for teens, therefore it a good ____________ not to drink alcohol
What is reason
400
Long term use of alcohol can lead to a condition in which the body does not get the nutrients it need, this is known as ...
What is Malnutrition
400
dealth due to falls, being a victim of violent behavior, or death from alcohol poisoning are result from _________ _________.
What is binge drinking
400
what is the last major symptom of alcoholism?
What is physical dependence
400
what are the two organizations that help people going through alcohol problems?
What is Al Anon and Alateen
500
Students against destructive decisions and teens against tobacco use are all examples of what kind of organizations or groups?
Hint: A _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
What are advocacy
500
food, other drugs, gender and body size, how fast you drink, and your general health are all ways that alcohol affects the _______________.
What is individual.
500
a devastating long-term consequence of ________ while __________ is causing your own death or the death or another.
What is Driving while intoxicated
500
having ongoing alcohol-related legal problems, and continuing to drink even when relationships have been negatively affected are all symptoms of ________ _____________.
What is alcohol abuse
500
complete the missing word in the road to recovery:
Admission
Counseling
_________
Resolution