Why Alcohol is harmful
The definition of alcohol
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Is alcohol a fast or slow acting drug?
fast
What are 2 major organs that alcohol can damage?
stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
What are 2 of the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism?
Denial, Craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
What does relapse mean
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
Where can different types of alcohol be found.
sanitizers, medicines, cleaners, fuels
What does alcohol do to the brain?
slowed reaction times, memory loss (short term or long term), speech difficulty, blurry vision
depressant
what is the biggest symptom of alcoholism?
denial
Are there organizations that offer help?
Yes
What kind of alcohol is the book talking about?
ethanol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol content
What does inhibition mean?
a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions.
what is the total cost of alcohol related problems?
approximately 175.9
What kind of skills would you use if you find yourself in a situation in which you feel pressured.
What is one positive alternative to drinking.
sports, learning a new skill, discovering a new talent, challenging your body, being part of some kind of team, pursuing interests in theater or art, volunteering for the community.
What is alcohol poisoning?
a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period.
What does extra acid in the stomach do?
makes the lining red and swollen, and can produce ulcers (are sores that cause bleeding)
What is 1 symptom of alcohol abuse?
- Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities
- drinking in situations that are physically dangerous.
- having ongoing alcohol related legal problems
- continuing to drink even when relationships have been negatively affected by the person's use of alcohol
You have learned that alcohol use can damage a teen's physical, ____/_____, and social health.
mental/ emotional
What are 2 ways people may behave when consuming alcohol?
relaxed and friendly or depressed and angry,
What is the legally intoxicated percentage?
0.08%
How is alcohol digested.
absorbed by tissues lining the mouth and stomach, goes directly into the blood
An addiction is a physical or psychological need for a drug. Alcoholism is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
commitment