L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
alcohol
what is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
Reaction Time
true or false: alcohol doesn't cause health problems
false
what is the physical and psychological need for a drug?
addiction
what is the physical process of freeing the body
of an addictive substance?
Detoxification
true or false: small amounts of alcohol can affect how a person feels.
true
what does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
What is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver?
cirrhosis
true or false: smoking and other drugs costs more than drinking
false
what stage is someone in once their named a recovering alcoholic?
resolution
what does alcohol affect?
the brain and central nerve system.
true or false: Alcohol Poisoning can kill you
true
What's the BAC percent that considers someone intoxicated?
0.8
how much does underage drinking cost society a year?
more than 50 billion dollars
name of an organization that is made up entirely of recovering alcoholics
AA (alcohol anonymous)
What's the S.T.O.P strategy?
Say no in a firm voice.
Tell why not.
Offer other ideas.
Promptly leave
how does alcohol affect the body for different genders and weights?
Females and smaller people are affected more quickly than males and larger people.
What is FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)?
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
what's the job that helps people with alcohol abuse problems
alcohol abuse counselor
what's the acronym for the refusal skills strategy?
S.T.O.P
what's one of the 3 advocacy groups that help teens make smart choices?
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.)
Youth for Environmental Sanity
why does alcohol cause weight gain?
Babies with FAS experience what?
smaller body sizes, lower birth weight, and other problems
what's the estimated amount of Americans that suffer from alcoholism?
14 million
What's a group that helps teens deal with alcoholic parents?
Alateen