L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alchohol
What is reaction time
The body's ability to respond quickly and appropriately
This is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
cirrhosis
a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.
Tolerance
What is recovery?
Learning how to live a alcohol free life.
The Type of Alcohol we consume as a beverage
ethanol
How quickly can alcohol reach the brain after being swallowed
Within 30 seconds
True or False?
People who are DWI are more likely to die in a fatal crash than sober drivers.
True
True or False you can't get addicted to Alcohol
Flase
What is an intervention?
A gathering where family and friends encourage someone with an alcohol problem to seek help.
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What is intoxication?
Being physically and mentally impaired by alcohol
What is one of the most serious effects from alcohol.
Fattie Liver
True or False teen 15 and under are more likely to get addicted
True
What is a relapse?
Returning to drug use after trying to stop.
True or False
You can think clearly after you have been drinking
False
What is alcohol poisoning?
A dangerous condition caused by drinking too much alcohol in a short time.
What health problems can babies have if their mothers use alcohol during pregnancy?
Health problems, learning disabilities, or mental disorders.
What are people who are addicted to Alcohol called
Alcoholics
What is detoxification?
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance.
Name two reasons teens should avoid alcohol
It can harm health and is illegal for people under 21.
Name three factors that affect how alcohol affects a person.
Body size, amount consumed, and how fast the person drinks.
What BAC do you have to be under to legally dive
0.08%
What is the chronic disease for the need of alcohol.
Alcoholism
What are the four steps in the recovery process?
Admission, detoxification, counseling, and resolution.