L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
The type of alcohol we are talking is a medicine: true or false
Fales
What is one short term effect of drinking alcohol
Impaired judgment
Name one long term effect
Liver damage
The physical or psychological need for a drug
Addiction
What is one resource for help
Alcoholics anonymous
Drugs that slow down the body's function and relations
Depressants
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol content
What BAC level is considered legally intoxicated or drunk
.08
How many stages of alcoholism are there
4
How can friends help someone
By encouraging them to seek help and being supportive
What happens if a teen is caught buying or drinking alcohol.
Could be arrested fined or sent to youth detention.
What happens to coordination when you drink alcohol
It becomes impaired
How does alcohol affect the brain
It can impair cognitive function and memory
What are two signs of abuse
Neglecting responsibilities and continuing to drink despite problems
What are some treatment options
Therapy support groups and rehabilitation supportive
Mention at least one advocacy group that help to make smart choices Against destructive decisions SADD
teens against tabacco
Youth for enviromental
What is it called if you drink for a long time and your body doesn't get enough nutrition.
Malnutrition
Name a health issue caused by long term use
Heart disease or cancer
What is the process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect
Tolerance
What is it called when someone returns to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
Relapse
Teens who avoid alcohol may want to seek positives
Altenatives
What is one risk of underage drinking
Car accidents or legal troubles
How can alcohol affect mental health
It can lead to depression to depression or anxiety disorders
A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct for a drug.
Physical dependence
The physical process of freeing the body of alcohol is called
Detoxification