Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is alcohol?
it is a drug
how long for alcohol to reach the brain
it takes 30 seconds after being swallowed
what will happen if the parent drinks alcohol while pregnant?
the child can become addicted to alcohol as they get older
what is a chronic disease characterized by an inability to control drinking?
alcoholism
what is one resource for help?
alcoholics anonymous
what is the legal age to be able to drink
21 years old
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol content
what percent is considered drunk?
0.08
a physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
what are some treatment options
therapy, support groups, and rehabilitation programs
Why is alcohol dangerous
It can affect the brain and make it hard to function
what can slow down alcohol that is being taken into the body
food in the stomach can slow it down
what happens to the liver if a person drinks way to much?
it damages the liver and can kill the liver cells
what are two signs of abuse
neglecting responsibilities and continuing to drink despite problems
what is the first step on the road to recovery from being an alcoholic?
admission
results and alternetives
you can do something athletic or talk to someone
a dangerous condition that resultes to excessive amounts
alcohol poisoning
how can alcohol affect mental health
it can lead to depression or anxiety disorders
how many stages of alcoholism are there
4
how can friends help someone?
by encouraging them to seek help and supporting them
how to responed if given a drink
use the "Just Say No" method
are women affected more easy
yes
name one long-term effect
liver damage
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
physical dependence
the physical process of freeing the body of alcohol is called?
detoxification