Why is Alcohol Harmful
What drugs slow down the bodies functions
Deppresants
What is flushing or redness
causes blood vessels to expand, which leads to this common physical effect on the skin
What is cirrhosis
irreversible stage of liver disease caused by alcohol, where scar tissue replaces healthy tissue
What is Alcohol Use Disorder
formal medical term used to describe problem drinking that is severe enough to cause distress and harm
What is admitting you have a problem
What you need to do first to start recovery admit that alcohol is causing problems in your life
A drug produced by a chemical in fruits
Alcohol
What is breath alcohol
odorless gas is exhaled from the lungs and is used to measure a person's level of intoxication
What is gastritis
Long-term use can cause chronic inflammation of the stomach lining, a condition known by this medical term
What is alcohol withdrawal
shaking, sweating, and anxiety a person experiences a few hours after abruptly stopping heavy, prolonged alcohol use
What is withdrawal
The name for the unpleasant and sometimes dangerous sickness you feel when you suddenly stop drinking alcohol
other ways of thinking or acting
alternatives
What is a blackout?
This term describes memory gaps or temporary amnesia for events that occurred while heavily intoxicated
What is pancreatitis
Chronic, heavy drinking can lead to this severe and painful inflammation of the pancreas, which impairs digestion
What is Alcoholics
non-professional, peer-support group uses a 12-step program to help people achieve and maintain sobriety
What is rehab or residential treatment
A special treatment center where a person lives for a few weeks or months to get intense help and focus fully on recovery
person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.
Intoxication
What is the liver
The primary organ responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body
What is physical dependence or addiction
This is the state where a person needs alcohol to function normally and experiences physical withdrawal symptoms when they stop
What is a craving
The common term for a strong need or desire to drink alcohol
What is a sponsor
An experienced, sober member of AA who helps a newcomer work through the program and gives them advice.
a condition in which
the body doesn’t get the nutrients
malnutrition
What is alcohol poisoning
A dangerous and potentially fatal short-term effect caused by consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period.
What is depression or anxiety
Chronic heavy drinking is often linked to and can worsen this common mental health disorder.
What is alcohol abuse
The state where a person continues to drink even when it causes problems with their job, school, or relationships
What is a higher risk or genetic risk
This term describes the sad reality that children who grow up seeing a parent with an alcohol problem are much more likely to develop a problem themselves