L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what are other ways of thinking or acting?
Alternatives
is a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period.
what is a serious effect of alcohol?
the damage on the liver.
People with alcoholism are called?
alcoholics.
what is the best way to avoid risks?
STAY ALCOHOL FREE
what type of drug is alcohol?
depressant
once alcohol reaches the brain it does what?
it slows the reaction time
is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
cirrhosis
physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
when do alcoholics start to recover
When they make the commitment to never drink again
True or False: Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are the same thing.
FALSE
if a person drinks more alcohol than they can tolerate they might become what
Intoxicated
a person with a BAC of what is considered legally intoxicated or drunk
0.08
Underage drinking costs society more than
50 billion dollars a year.
is the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive subtance
detoxification
what is produced by a chemical reaction?
fermentation
what does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol content
is binge drinking harmful?
yes
True or False: Alcohol’s cost to society per year is more than the total cost of smoking or other drug-related problems.
TRUE
not only the alcoholics need to recover who else does too?
The family of the alcoholics
what is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
can alcohol poisoning kill you?
yes it can
what does FAS stand for?
a symptom of alcohol abuse
Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities
true or false: alcohol can effect you mental emotional and social health
TRUE