Why is Alcohol Harmful
At what age is it legal to buy/use alcohol?
21 years old
Using alcohol for a long period of time can lead to this condition where the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs.
Malnutrition
What kind of drug is alcohol?
A depressant
What are people with alcoholism called?
Alcoholics
Even taking one drink of alcohol may lead to a recovering alcoholic to do what?
Relapse
What are two alternatives to drinking alcohol?
Sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent, challenging your body, being part of a team, pursuing interests in theater, volunteering in your community, etc.
At what BAC percent is a person considered legally intoxicated?
.08 percent
On what body part is one of the most serious effects of alcohol on?
The liver
True or False: Underage drinking costs society more money than smoking or any other drug-related problems.
True
What does it mean to be in denial?
Refusing to admit a problem
What kind of alcohol do people drink?
Ethanol Alcohol
What is a thing that determines how alcohol will effect a person's body?
Gender and body size, other drugs, food, general health, how fast you drink, how much you drink
Give two symptoms a baby with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) can have?
Smaller body sizes, lower birth weight, heart issues, kidney issues, etc.
How many stages of alcoholism is there?
Four
What is a refusal skill you can use to turn down alcohol?
The STOP method
In what ways can alcohol harm the brain of a teen?
Alcohol can interfere with the brain's ability to learn and its ability to remember
What are some negative ways people might act when intoxicated?
Behave violently, fight others, become aggressive
What do teens frequently combine with binge drinking?
High-risk activities
What are some things enablers might do to help an alcoholic?
Make excuses and lie
Give at least two steps in the road to recovery.
Admission, counseling, detoxification, resolution
How many teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3 of teen traffic deaths
How long does it take for alcohol to get to your brain after being swallowed?
30 seconds
What percentage of people died from alcohol-related crashes in 2005?
39 percent
What are the five major symptoms of alcohol abuse?
Denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
What is an organization that helps the friends and families of alcoholics recover?
Al-Anon/ Alateen