Why is Alcohol Harmful
What parts of the body does alcohol affect?
The brain and the central nervous system.
What does alcohol slow down?
Your reaction time
What can depression and alcohol cause to happen?
Suicide.
How many stages of alcoholism are there?
4
What is detoxification?
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive drug.
Where can other types of alcohol be found?
Fuel, Medicines, and cleaners.
How much time does it take for alcohol to reach the brain?
30 seconds
What are 3 major places that alcohol can damage?
The heart, liver, stomach, pancreas.
Is alcoholism a disease or a condition?
A disease
What are some effects of a withdrawl?
Headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, nausea
If you are caught buying or drinking alcohol what are the punishments? (all three)
Arrested, fined, sent to a youth detention center.
How can someone delay alcohol absorption?
If they have eaten a heavy meal.
What does FAS stand for and how is it caused?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, It's caused by women drinking while they are pregnant.
What are three of the five major symptoms that come from alcoholism?
Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, Physical Dependence.
If an alcoholic has just one more drink during recovery, what could happen?
They could go into a relapse.
What are some excuses for drinking alcohol? (list two)
Drinking will help me forget about my problems.
I'll look more grown-up with a drink in my hand.
Movies make drinking look cool.
My friends keep pressuring me to try alcohol.
A drink will help me relax.
When a person drinks, 5 percent of the alcohol is passed out through what three things?
sweat, breath, urine
How is alcohol digested?
Its digested through the mouth and stomach linings.
Who or what can prevent a person from getting help for their alcohol problem?
Enablers
Do most alcoholics want help or not, what are they in?
Denial
What does the acronym SADD stand for?
Students Against Destructive Decisions
How much of the of the alcohol consumed is broken down by the liver?
95 percent
About how many Americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash at some point in their lives? (out of ten)
3
How much money does underage drinking cost society a year?
50 billion
What is one alcohol recovery group that was listed in the book?
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon