L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
how long does it take alcohol to reach the brain through the blood stream
30 secconds
a group of alcohol related birth defects that are caused by someone drinking while pregnatn
fetal alcohol syndrome
this is the type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
Physical dependance
the physical and phycological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
Withdrawl
what is the legal age for someone to start drinking alcohol
21 and above
blood alcohol content (BAC)
is alcohol digested like other foods
no its not
what symptoms may someone have if they abruptly stop drinking large amounts of alcohol
sweating, shakiness, anxiety
true or false recovery is the process in which a person is learning to live alcohol free.
true
what is another alternative to drinking alcohol
playing sports, learning new skills, being apart of a team etc.
true or false, alcohol effects both men and women the same.
false
what does cirrhosis do in your liver
it is a disease that causes scarring in the liver that leads up to the destruction of the liver
teenagers of the age ____ are 4 times more likely to become addicted to alcohol
15 and younger
many people who struggle with alcohol may be in ____ meaning they are refusing to admit they have a problem
denial
the type of alcohol talked about in this lesson is called.
ethanol alcahol
what percentage of BAC makes it dangerous for a person to drive
BAC of 0.08%
what happens if someone has fatty liver disease
there is a lot of fat build up in their liver
what is a common symptom of alcoholism
finding many reasons to drink, drinking alone, not eating regularly.
the treatment for alcoholism begins with the...
alcoholic's understanding that they have a problem
ethanol is a type of alcohol produced by a chemical reaction called what
fermentation
can alcohol poisoning kill you
yes
true or false, alcohol affects different parts of the brain responsible for memory and problem solving
true
what us stage one in the stage of alcoholism
the person is surprised by how much alcohol they can drink.
what could be helpful for teenagers if they are starting to struggle with alcohol
tell others about the issue, choose friends who are alcohol free.