L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
it is illegal to drink under the age of what to use alcohol?
21
how long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain when injested?
30 seconds
What are people with alcoholism called?
Alcoholics
name one of the five symptoms of alcoholism
denial, craving, tolerance, physical dependance, loss of control.
Why might people not seek help when they are addicted to alcohol?
They are in denial.
What kind of drug is alcohol?
a depressant
What is a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood?
Blood Alcohol content (BAC)
What is binge drinking?
The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
what is addiction?
a physical or phycological need for a drug.
What can happen when someone stops using an addictive substance?
A withdraw
what are alternatives?
other ways of thinking or acting
What is it called when someone's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.
intoxication
FAS or fetal alcohol syndrom
What is the process where your body needs more and more of a substance to get the same effect?
tolerance
What is a relapse?
the return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
How is alcohol produced?
by chemical reactions in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
What can lead to alcohol poisoning?
when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol in a short time.
What is a life threatening problem that happens to the liver when too much alcohol is consumed over a long time?
Cirrhosis
How are enablers making the alcohol problem for a person worse?
They create a atmosphere where the person can safely continue his/her unacceptable behavior.
what can families and friends hold to help the person with alcohol problems?
They can hold an intervention.
What is the specific process of producing ethanol alcohol/
fermentation
What is one way that alcohol effects the body?
Gender and body size, Other drugs, Food, General health, How fast you drink, How much you drink.
How is alcohol digested?
absorbed by tissues lining the mouth and stomach and is put directly into the blood.
How much money does underage drinking cost society a year?
50 million dollars
What is the first step to recovery from alcohol?
Admission