L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegitables, and grains
alcohol
alcohol slows the _____ ____
reaction time
what major organs does alcohol effect
stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
a physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
what is the process used to produce alcohol
fermentation
how long does it take alcohol to reach the brain after being swallowed
30 seconds
what kind of drug is alcohol
a depressant
teens 15 and younger are _ more times likely to become addicted than older individuals
4
withdrawal symptoms of alcohol are always mild
false
does alcohol effect each person the same
no
what percent of alcohol does the liver break down
95%
the combination of alcohol and depression can lead to a teen to commit ____
suicide
an estimated __ million americans are alcoholics
14
what does AA stand for
Alcoholics Anonymous
what is the age for legal alcohol use
21
what percent is considered legally drunk
0.08%
after consumption alcohol goes directly to the _____
blood
what are the 5 major symptoms of someone with alcoholism
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance
what does the non profit Alateen do
helps teens who struggle with alcohol problems
what fraction of teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol
1/3
what are the 2 alcohol related diseases in the liver
fatty liver and cirrhosis
how many stages of alcoholism are there
4
what does the admission process mean for getting rid of alcohol in your life
admitting they have the issue and asking for help