L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is the age where people, in America, can legally start drinking?
21
When is a person legally intoxicated/What BAC level can a person no longer drive?
0.08 or 8%
Does drinking while pregnant effect the baby?
Yes
How many stages are there of alcoholism?
Four stages
What are some symptoms of withdrawal?
Mild to sever headaches, tiredness, drastic mood swings, and nausea.
What type of Alcohol do we drink?
Ethanol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
A condition in which fats build up in the liver and can't be broken down is what?
Fatty Liver
What is tolerance?
A process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.
Relapse is...
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
T or F: Most teenagers drink alcohols.
False
T or F: A person can't die from alcohol poisoning
T or F: FAS stands for Fatal Alcohol Syndrome.
False (It's fetal, not fatal)
T or F: A physically dependent person will have symptoms such as sweating, shaking, or anxiety if they suddenly stop using the drug.
True
T or F: Many alcohol users need help, but are in denial.
True
What is one of the main alternatives for kids?
Sports
What can happen if a person drinks a lot on an empty stomach?
Not get enough nutrients & might gain weight
What does DWI stand for?
Drinking while Intoxicated
What is the difference between alcohol addiction and alcohol abuse?
When a person is addicted, their body depends on the alcohol. Meanwhile, a person who abuses alcohol isn't physically dependent on the drug.
What would be the first step to recover from alcohol problems?
Admission
Why may a kid start drinking
Many reasons: Make you forget problems, I'll look mature, looks cool in movies, peer pressure, and it'll help me relax
Which gender(biologically) is more likely to be effected by alcohol faster?
Females
Why is binge drinking dangerous?
Many reasons: Death due to falls, drowning, or DWI, gaining sexually transmitted diseases due to sexual activities, becoming a victim to violent behavior, and death from alcohol poisoning.
How much money is spent on alcohol related problems a year in the U.S.?
Approximately 175.9 bilion
Why are the people you hang out with probably going to have an impact on if you'll staying alcohol free?
Because if you hang out with people who drink, you will probably end up drinking. If you hang out with people who are alcohol free, they'll support you in your decision.