L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is the process of making ethanol alcohol called?
fermentation
what is blood alcohol content?
the amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream.
what is the disease when your liver starts to build up fat and it cannot be broken down?
fatty liver disease
what is addiction?
a physical or psychological need for a drug
what is an intervention?
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
what are depressants?
drugs that slow down the body's functions
how does drinking affect reaction time?
it slows it down, making it harder to react to situations quickly.
what is an ullcer?
a sore that can cause bleeding in your stomach
how many americans are alcoholics?
around 14 million
the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
what is withdrawal
what could happen if a minor got caught drinking alcohol?
they could be fined, arrested, or sent to a youth detention center.
how long does it take alcohol to reach the brain?
30 seconds
which part of the brain does alcohol disrupt?
the part responsible for memory and problem solving
what is the first stage of alcoholism?
drinking to relax or get relief from stress and mental fatigue
the return to a drug after attempting to stop
what can alcohol be found in?
medicines, cleaners, beverages, and fuel
what does intoxication mean?
a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.
what is binge drinking?
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
what is an enabler?
enablers are persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue their unacceptable behavior
how many steps are there to recovery?
5
what fraction of teen traffic deaths are caused by alcohol?
one-third
what is the legal BAC limit?
0.08 BAC
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
what is fetal alcohol syndrome
the 5 symptoms of alcoholism
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependance
what is the first step of the road to recovery?
admission, the person must admit that they have an addiction and ask for help.