Why is Alcohol Harmful
What drug is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables and grains?
Alcohol
What is the liver's job when you drink alcohol?
the liver breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What is addiction?
a physical or psychological need for a drug.
What is denial in relation to alcohol?
Being in denial means refusing to admit a problem with alcohol.
What type of alcohol is the beverage?
ethanol
What is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately
to situations?
Reaction time
Fill in the blank:
People who drink alcohol are more likely to develop ___ or ___ cancer.
mouth or throat
Fill in the blank:
Teens 15 and younger are ___ times more likely to become addicted than older individuals.
4
Intervention is.......
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.
How many teen traffic deaths in a year are related to alcohol?
1/3
At what BAC is a person considered legally intoxicated?
.08
What is cirrhosis?
a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
What are people with alcoholism called?
alcoholics
Why is it so important that the alcoholic may not begin to drink again after quiting?
The alcoholic may have a relapse ane begin it all over again.
In reality, are most teens drinking alcohol?
No
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain?
30 seconds after being swallowed
Fill in the blank:
On average, someone is killed in a crash involving alcohol every __ minutes.
31
How many Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem?
roughly 14 million
What are some with-drawl symptoms?
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
Fill in the blank:
Teens who do not want to drink find healthy ___.
alternatives
Fill in the blank:
___ of all domestic violence cases are related to alcohol.
2/3
Why must an expecting mother not drink alcohol? What is the condition called if the baby has defects?
Alcohol affects the baby with a syndrome called FAS.
List the 5 symptoms of alcoholism.
• Denial.
• Craving.
• Loss of control.
• Tolerance.
• Physical dependence.
True or False:
The families of alcoholics need to recover from the effects of living with alcoholism as well.
TRUE