L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What drug slows down the body's functions?
Depressants
Yes.
What is cirrhosis?
A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction.
How much money is spent on alcohol related problems?
175.9 billion dollars a year.
Is it good for you to express how you feel to an alcoholic and encourage them to get help?
Yes
T or F: Teens who drink are less likely to fall behind in school
False
T or F: The amount a person drinks effects the way he or she acts?
True
Does alcohol help you current health situations? Explain.
No, it worsens the health situations you currently have, and will most likely cause new ones.
Do family members focus more on their needs or the alcoholic's needs?
They focus more on the alcoholic's needs.
Do enablers of the alcoholic's also need outside help?
Yes, they do.
What is the legal drinking age?
21
Does alcohol slow your reaction time?
Yes
What can drinking and driving cause?
DEATH
What is physical dependence?
A type of addiction in which the body feels direct need for a drug.
The alcoholic's can't get help unless they realize they have a...
problem/addiction
What is a positive alternative to drinking alcohol?
Anything that positive besides drinking alcohol. (Sports, different hobbies, finding new interest, etc.)
What percent is considered "legally intoxicated"?
0.08
What kind of cancer are people who drink alcohol more likely to get?
Mouth or Throat cancer.
T or F: Alcohol does not affect more than just the alcoholic.
False
What is the definition of withdrawal?
The physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
What is an acronym you can use to help say no to alcohol?
S.T.O.P.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content Or Concentration (how much alcohol a person's blood contains)
What can alcohol and depression lead a teen to do?
They can lead a teen to commit suicide.
What does enabling lead to?
It leads to the alcoholic having an unhealthy dependency on the enabler.
T or F: Alcoholic's outside help from counselors and support groups to recover.
True