L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
what is reaction time?
The ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
Binge drinking
What is addiction?
A physical or psychological need for a drug
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
Detoxification
What group of drugs does alcohol belong in?
What is Blood alcohol content?
The amount of alcohol present in a person's body
What happens when alcohol is frequently in the blood?
The liver cells die and can cause fatty liver
What is the chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol called?
Alcoholism
What is detoxification?
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
What chemical reaction makes ethanol alcohol?
Fermentation
What BAC(blood alcohol content) is a person considered legally intoxicated?
0.08
What is fatty liver?
A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
What age is expected for teens to become more addicted to alcohol than adults?
15 and younger
What are the steps to recovery?
Admission, counseling, detoxification, resolution
What do some teens say to drink?
"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", etc
What happens when a person drinks an excessive amount of alcohol over a short period of time?
They get Alcohol poisoning
What are some effects that alcohol can have on the brain?
what are the 5 symptoms of people that have alcoholism?
Denial, carving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
Choose friends who are alcohol free, use refusal skills, Practice S.T.O.P strategies, etc
What are some alternatives that teens can do instead of drinking?
Sports, learning new skills, discovering new talents, challenging your body, being a part of your team
What is it called when you don't the nutrients your body needs?
Malnutrition
What does alcohol do to the heart?
The heart can become weakened and enlarge, which leads to high blood pressure
How many stages does alcoholism have?
4 stages
What is relapse?
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop