L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amount of alcohol over a short time period
Alcohol Poisoning
What is a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Fatty Liver
What is a persons who creates an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
Enablers
what is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
Cirrhosis
what is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits vegetables and grains
Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21
what is the BAC for a person to be considered legally intoxicated?
0.08
What organ does alcohol affect the most?
The liver
People with alcoholism are called?
alcoholics
What are some symptoms of withdraw?
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea.
What fraction of all teen traffic deaths are
related to alcohol?
1/3
Are females or males affected by alcohol faster?
females
What age group suffers the most from binge drinking?
teens
How many Americans are alcoholics?
14 million
What word represents the refusal skills.
S.T.O.P.
What can the use of alcohol interfere with?
long- and short-term growth.
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain when swallowed?
30 seconds
What does alcohol do to a baby's brain?
it limits the oxygen
How many stages are there when you have alcoholism?
4
what does the treatment for an alcoholism begin with?
The alcoholic understanding that he or she has
an addiction and must never drink.
What chemical reaction is ethanol alcohol produced by.
Fermentation
What percentage does the liver breakdown alcohol?
95%
What does DWI mean?
Driving while intoxicated
What are the 5 symptoms of alcoholism?
Denial, carving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence.
What are the 4 steps of recovery?
admission, counseling, detoxification, and resolution.