Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits vegetables and grains
Alchohol
The ability for the body to respond quickly and appropriately
Reaction Time
A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
Cirrhosis
The physical or psychological need for a drug
Addiction
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
Relapse
What are some example that alcohol is found in other than bevereges
Medicine, Hand sanitizer, cleaners, fuels
What is the BAC to be considered intoxicated
0.08
True or False alcohol digests very easily in your body
False
What effects can addiction have on someones life
Struggles with school, loses healthy habits, damages relationships
What causes withdrawel
Trying to stop drinking
What group of drugs does alcohol belong in
Depressants
What can alcohol do to your emotions
What does bing drinking do to your tolerance level
It makes your tolerance level go up so it takes more of the drug to get the same result
How many stages of Alcoholism are there
4
True or False Alcohol abuse can run in the family
True
What is one reason people under 21 are not allowed to drink
Their body is still developing, Harms the brains ability to learn, and causes people to fall behind in school
It causes your body to not get enough nutrients that it needs to function properly
What are some reasons why binge drinking is dangerous for teens that do risky activities
It can cause deaths from activities because they are intoxicated
What are some symptoms a person might experience if they stop drinking abruptly after being addicted
Sweating, Shakiness, and anxiety
What is the best way to avoid getting addicted
Be alcohol free
What is something teens who drink would say as an excuse for drinking
Drinking will help me forget about my problems, I'll look more grown up with a drink in my hand, Movies make drinking look cool, A drink will help me relax
Describe alcohols journey through the body and its effects
It enters the esophagus travels to the liver where it can harm the liver by producing fatty liver, Then it goes to the stomach were you can become sick, and lastly it effects the heart.
What are some long term effects of alcohol
Unwanted pregnancy, Fatty liver, Cirrhosis, Fetal alcohol syndrome, and even death
What are the 4 major symptoms of alcoholism
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance
What are the four steps of getting help for alcohol abuse
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, resolution