L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
L. 2: Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
L. 3: Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Use

L. 4: Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
L. 5: Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
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What are drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions?

Depressants

100

what is a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time?

Alcohol poisoning

100

This is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver

cirrhosis

100

What is a physical of psychological need for a drug

addiction

100

what is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life

Recovery

200

What is the legal age to be able to drink?

21

200

what percent of alcohol does the liver break down?

95%

200

What is the BAC level that if you are over you are intoxicated by law.

0.08

200

underage drinking cost society more than how much money

50 billion

200

what does the alcoholic have to do for the first step of recovery

commit to never drink again

300

What is 1 reason why teens say they drink alcohol?

1. It helps with their problems

2. It makes them look more grown up

3. movies make it look cool

4. my friends pressure me to try it

5. It will help the relax

300

What does BAC stand for?

Blood alcohol content

300

What does FAS stand for.

Fetal alcohol syndrome

300

What are the five major symptoms

Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, and Physical Dependence

300

how many steps are there to recover

4

400

What are some positive alternatives to drinking?

sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent, being part of a team, ETC.

400

what is one way (in the book) alcohol can affect an individual?

Gender and body size

Other drugs

food

general health

how fast you drink

how much you drink

400

What does DWI stand for

Driving While Intoxicated

400

how many stage are there of Alcoholism

4
400

What does AA stand for

Alcoholics Anonymous

500

What does SADD stand for?

Students Against Destructive Decisions

500

How long does it take for the alcohol to reach the brain?

30 seconds

500
Someone is killed in a crash involving alcohol every _____ minutes

31

500
what estimate of Americans are alcoholics

14 million

500

What does S.T.O.P stand for

Say no. Tell why not. Offer another idea. Promptly leave

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