L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alocohol
a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and can not be broken down
fatty liver
a physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
What chemical reaction is ethanol alcohol produced by?
fermentation
What is the BAC of a legally drunk driver?
0.08%
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for ____ and ____ _____
memory and problem solving
what does addiction cause in a persons life
it takes their focus off of healthy goals and damages relationships with family and friends
recovery starts after the alcoholic makes the _______ to never drink again
commitment
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
True or False: Alcohol poisoning can kill you
True
cirrhosis is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the ___
liver
what are people with alcoholism called?
alcoholic
steps along the road to recovery:
admission
counseling
detoxification
resolution
What are 2 reasons why teens drink alcohol?
It helps them forget their problems
peer pressure
What % of all domestic violence cases are related to alcohol abuse?
2/3
True or False: damage caused by alcohol can be serious enough to interfere with everyday functions
true
alcoholism affects what parts of someones life
physical, mental, emotional, and social
2 ways to stay alcohol free
avoid situations where alcohol may be present
choose friends who are alcohol free
use refusal skills
What are ways alcohol can affect how a person feels and behaves?
some may be relaxed and friendly while others may be angry or depressed
When a person drinks alcohol for a long period of time and is not eating enough healthy food, he or she may not be getting enough _____
nutrients
very heavy drinking damages the ___ ____
heart muscle
people with alcoholism have 5 major symtoms, what are they?
denial
craving
loss of control
tolerance
physical dependence
withdrawal can cause some mild or severe reactions such as:
headaches
tiredness
strong mood swings
nausea