Why is Alcohol Harmful?
What type of Alcohol are we discussing?
Ethanol Alcohol
Define Reaction Time
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
Describe Binge Drinking
Drinking a large amount in a short period of time
What is Addiction?
A physical and psychological need for a drug
What is an intervention?
An intervention is a gathering of family and friends to find help for the problemed drinker
What are depressants?
Drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions
Name the considered dangerous BAC for someone to drive
0.08%
How does FAS affect a baby's health?
It causes problems to the heart and kidney and mental disabilities may occur among those cases
Are people who suffer from alcohol abuse, are they physically dependent on alcohol?
No, rather just creating an unhealthy pattern
Name ONE well-known non-profit group (stated from the book) for families that struggle with alcohol abuse
Al-Anon
What are TWO reasons teens use Alcohol?
-Self Medication
-Try to "fit" in
-Peer Pressure
-Help them relax
Is Alcohol poisoning considered a drug overdose?
Yes
What causes ulcers?
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining and increases the amount of acid there. Extra acid makes the lining red and swollen and can produce ulcers
List TWO symptoms of Alcoholism
-Denial
-Craving
-Loss of control
-Tolerance
-Physical dependency
What are some mild symptoms of withdrawal?
Headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
Name a healthy alternative to using Alcohol
-Sports
-Learning a new skill
-Discovering a talent
-Challenging your body
-Being apart of a "team"
Give me TWO effects alcohol has on an individual
-Gender and body size
-Other drugs
-Food
-General Health
-How quickly you intake it
-Quantity
Define cirrhosis
A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
Who are enablers?
Persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
What are the steps to recovery
-Admission
-Counseling
-Detoxification
-Resolution
What parts of the body are affected by Alcohol?
The brain and central nervous system
Describe the number of how many cases of domestic violence are related to alcohol
two-thirds
How is Alcohol digested in the stomach?
It is absorbed into the lining of the mouth and stomach
Describe ONE stage of Alcoholism
Stage One - Trying to relax, looking for opportunities to drink, and a gradual increase of tolerance
Stage Two - Saying or doing hurtful things, Sneaking extra drinks or feeling guilty, and Making excuses to drink
Stage Three - Aggressive, Failing to keep promises, losing interest in anything besides alcohol, avoiding family and friends, trouble with money; work; law, and tremors and severe physical problems
Stage Four - Long periods of intoxication, Strange or unreasonable fears, Hallucinations, and Malnutrition
Do alcoholics have to make a commitment to being drug-free?
Yes