L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
Other ways of thinking or acting
What are alternatives?
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
What is alcohol poisoning?
A conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions
What is inhibition?
Persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
What are enablers?
A gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
What is an intervention?
Alcohol is produced through what process?
Alcohol is produced through fermentation.
Drinking and driving is dangerous because alcohol slows down the body's what?
Alcohol slows down reaction time.
Frequently having alcohol in the body causes what to happen to the liver?
This causes fatty liver.
What parts of an alcoholic's life does alcoholism affect?
Alcoholism affects a person's mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
What might happen if a drinker stops drinking, but then starts again?
The alcoholic might have a relapse
What type of drug is alcohol?
Alcohol is a depressant.
What is considered legally intoxicated?
0.08 percent is considered legally intoxicated.
What does FAS stand for?
FAS stands for fetal alcohol syndrome.
How do enablers allow the alcoholic to continue?
Enablers will make excuses and/or lie on behalf of the alcoholic.
What is the best way to avoid the risks of alcohol?
The best way to avoid these risks is to stay alcohol free.
What percentage of teens drink alcohol?
A third of teens drink alcohol.
What does BAC stand for?
BAC stands for blood alcohol content.
Who is at risk of a drunk driver?
The driver, passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers.
What do family members often think the alcoholic needs to do?
Family members often think the alcoholic needs to stop drinking or cut down.
What happens during a withdrawal?
Withdrawal symptoms include headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea.
How do people react to alcohol?
Some become relaxed while others become depressed. Alcohol makes people unable to think clearly.
How long does it take for the alcohol to reach the brain?
It takes 30 seconds for the alcohol to reach the brain.
The liver is responsible for what function?
The liver is responsible for removing poisons from the blood.
What are the five symptoms of alcoholism?
The five symptoms are denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence.
What are the steps to recovery?
The steps towards recovering from alcohol are admission, counseling, detoxification, and resolution.