Why is alcohol harmful
T/F alcohol can cause stroke
True
At very low levels of intoxication alcohol can slow your
Reaction time
T/F People that drink regular often have on going heartburn
True
persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
What is an Enablers
Being in this means refusing to admit you have problem with alcohol.
Denial
Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called
Fermentation
Two-thirds of all domestic violence cases are related to
Alcohol abuse
What BAC is considered legally intoxicated or drunk
.08%
T/F Alcoholism is a disease
True
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
A Relapse
other ways of thinking or acting
alternatives
A dangerous condition that results when
a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
Alcohol poisoning
A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Fatty liver
Denial
Craving
Loss of control
Tolerance
Physical dependence
The five major symptoms the some exercise if some one has Alcoholism
A physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive alcohol.
Withdrawal
“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.”
What some teens say their reason why they drink
At levels of initial intoxication alcohol works to to relax and expand blood vessels
What is a vasodilator
life threatening problem usually associated with
heavy alcohol use
Cirrhosis
Persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
Enablers
Avoid situations where alcohol may be present
Choosing friends who are alcohol free
The best way to avoid the risks of alcohol
Say no in a firm voice tell why not offer another idea promptly leave
S.T.O.P
At extremely high levels alcohol works to tighten and constrict veins
vasoconstrictor
The tool used by police to measure some ones BAC
Breathailser
In what stage does the alcoholic loses control. He or she cannot predict what will happen. For example, though the alcoholic intends to have only one drink, he or she cannot stop after just one. The alcoholic’s body depends on the drug. Other symptoms include:
• Aggressive or resentful behavior
• Making and failing to keep promises
• Losing interest in anything but alcohol
• Avoiding family and friends
• Trouble with money, work, and the law
• Tremors and the start of severe physical problems
What is stage 3
Is specially designed to help teens deal with alcoholic parents
Alateen