L. 1: Why alcohol is Harmful
What is the legal age to consume alcohol?
21
what does alcohol do to the brain?
Slows it down
Blood Alcohol content
what are people with alcoholism called
alcoholics
True or False
Recovery is a difficult and long process fro both the peers and the alcoholic
true
What is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains?
Alcohol
How long does it take for Alcohol to get to the brain?
30 seconds
True or False
Alcohol is digested into the body
False
True or false
there are 4 stages of alcoholism
true
Can you start recovery even if the alcoholic won't commit to it
No
What type of drug is Alcohol?
Depressant
What is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations?
Reaction Time
What is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver?
Cirrhosis
Teens 15 and older are _____ times more likely to become addicted than older individuals
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance is called
Detoxification
What will happen if you get caught buying or drinking alcohol?
Arrested, fined, or sent to a youth detention center
At what BAC will make a person lightheaded?
0.02%
What is the most serious effect of alcohol?
Damage to the liver
Alcoholism
What does AA stand for
Alcoholics Anonymous
What Fraction of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3
At what BAC is he or she considered legally intoxicated?
0.08%
What does DWI stand for
driving while intoxicated
who are People who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
Enablers
What are the 4 recovery steps
admission, counseling, detoxification, resolution