L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What do depressants do?
Depressants slow down the body's functions and reactions
Can alcohol slow the brain's reaction time?
Yes
T or F: Alcohol wont cause any health problems.
False
T or F: People with alcoholism are called alcoholics.
True
What is an intervention?
An intervention is a gathering in which family and friend get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.
Could alcohol affect the brain?
Yes, it could.
What does intoxication mean?
a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
What is fatty liver?
Fatty liver is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
What does tolerance mean?
Tolerance is a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.
What's one of the steps to recovery?
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, Resolution
Can anyone under the age of 21 legally drink?
No, they can't.
T or F: If a person has a BAC of 0.08 percent he or she is considered legally intoxicated.
True
What happens when the acid in your stomach lining increases?
Extra acid makes the lining red and swollen, and can produce ulcers.
How many stages of alcoholism are there?
Can alcohol use damage a teen's physical, mental/emotional, and social health?
Yes, it can.
What are alternatives?
Other ways of thinking or acting
Can you get alcohol poisoning from drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time?
Yes, you can.
What does binge drinking mean?
Binge drinking is the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
Enablers
T or F: Friends who are alcohol free are lame and should be unfriended.
False
What are some reasons that teens may drink?
Examples: To fit in, to be cool, to escape reality
Does alcohol help your body get the nutrients it needs?
No, it doesn't.
Can alcohol destroy your brain cells?
Yes, it can.
What is one of the four symptoms of alcohol abuse?
1. Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities
2. Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous
3. Having ongoing alcohol-related legal problems
4. Continuing to drink even when relationships have been negatively affected by the person's use of alcohol
If you find yourself in a situation in which you feel pressure to try alcohol, what do you do?
Use refusal skills.