L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
The drug that slows the body's functions
depressant
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
Reaction time
What is "Fatty Liver"?
when fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Addiction
a physical or psychological need for a drug
What is an Intervention?
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
a person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.
intoxication
a disease characterized by the scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
Cirrhosis
a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
Alcoholism
the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
Recovery
Whats it called when somebody does something instead of drinking?
alternative
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
What is Binge-drinking?
the consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time
Tolerance
a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
Relapse:
T or F:
Does everybody react similar to each other when drunk?
F. False
What is alcohol poisoning?
a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person’s own behaviors or actions
inhibition
What is Physical Dependence?
This is a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance.
Detoxification
What is likely to happen to teenagers when they drink?
Teens who drink are more likely to fall behind in school. Alcohol also increases the risk of social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and violence.
a condition in which the body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly
Malnutrition
What is FAS?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems.
a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period.
Alcohol Abuse
What is a Withdrawal?
the Physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.