L.1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
what is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
Reaction Time
This is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and cannot be broken down
fatty liver
addiction
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
why do some teens drink alcohol
helps them forget about their problems, They will look more grown up or cool, movies make drinking look cool, their friends pressure them, a drink will make them relax
what is a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a persons blood
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
What are long-term effects of alcohol use?
These include long-term damage to major organs such as the liver, brain, and heart.
What is alcohol abuse?
This is a pattern of drinking that causes problems at school, work, or in relationships.
What is admission?
This is the very first step of recovery, where the person admits they have a problem.
what are some reasons not to drink
just say no
The liver breaks down approximately __ % of all alcohol consumed
95
What is inhibition (or lowered inhibitions)?
This term describes how alcohol lowers a person’s ability to control their actions or behavior.
What is alcoholism?
Symptoms include denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence.
What is withdrawal?
These are the physical and emotional symptoms that happen when someone stops drinking.
These are fun and healthy things teens can do instead of drinking alcohol.
sports, art, or volunteering
how does alcohol affect the individual
there is no way to tell how a person will act when alcohol is in his or her body.
What is cirrhosis?
serious disease involves scarring and destruction of the liver.
What are the stages of alcoholism?
drinking to relax, blackouts, loss of control, and drinking all day.
What is an intervention?
This gathering of family and friends is meant to convince someone to seek help.
What are depressants?
Alcohol belongs to this group of drugs, which slow down the body’s functions
What is alcohol poisoning?
dangerous condition happens when a person drinks a lot of alcohol in a short amount of time.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
This condition includes physical and mental problems in babies whose mothers drank during pregnancy.
Who are enablers?
These people make excuses for the alcoholic or allow the drinking to continue.
What are Al-Anon and Alateen?
These support groups help people affected by alcoholism, including family members and teens.