A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
What is alcohol
100
The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
What is binge drinking
100
A condition in which the body does not get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly.
What is malnutrition
100
The physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.
What is withdrawal
100
A person with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of what percent would be considered legally intoxicated?
What is .08%
200
A type of drug that slows down the body's functions and reactions.
What is depressant
200
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
What is reaction time
200
A group of alcohol-related birth defects.
What is FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome)
200
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
What is relapse
200
The first symptom of alcoholism.
What is denial
300
A process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.
What is tolerance
300
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time.
What is alcohol poisoning
300
Disease that turns the liver to scar tissue.
What is cirrhosis
300
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
What is recovery
300
Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities would be considered this type of behavior
What is alcohol abuse
400
The percentage of alcohol in the blood.
What is BAC (blood alcohol content)
400
Uncomfortable physical effects that result from drinking alcohol.
What is hangover
400
A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
What is alcoholism
400
Persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her addiction.
What is an enabler
400
Two factors that determine the effect alcohol will have on a person.
What is: gender, body size, other drugs in the system, food, how fast you drink, how much you drink
500
A person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.
What is intoxication
500
A conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors and actions.
What is inhibition
500
A disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
What is cancer
500
A gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.
What is intervention
500
In this stage of alcoholism, the alcoholic loses control. Symptoms of this stage would include losing interest in anything but alcohol, trouble with money, and failing to keep promises.