Why is alcohol harmful
What is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
what are drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions
Depressants
T or F: alcohol only affects the liver
False because alcohol affects all areas of a person's body.
T or F there are only 4 types of alchol
False there are several different kinds
What is a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviros within a 12 month period
Alcohol abuse
true or false: some alcohol are used to kill germs
true
true or false: alcohol can't interfere with short term but it can interfere with long term growth
False
since alcohol is a depressant it affects a person's what kind of health
What is a physical or psychological need for a drug
Addiction
T or F: One of the symptoms are drinking only when relationships are positive
False- it is continuing to drink even when relationships have been negatively affected by the person's use of alcohol.
it is illegal for anyone under the age of what to use alcohol.
21
the reaction time makes drinking and driving what?
Deadly
what age are four times more likely to become addicted tan older individuals
1 symptom of alcohol abuse is failure to fulfill major what responsibilities
work, school, or home responsibilities
how much alcohol can make it hard to think clearly and make good decisions.
small amounts
Can people with slow reaction time cannot respond quickly enough to dangers on the road.
yes
Alcohol can become addictive so the person needs it how
physically and emotionally
What is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alchol
Alcoholism
what does DWI mean?
Driving when intoxicated
What do people regret after drinking?
things they say and they do
alcohol is quickly absorbed by the bloodstream and reaches the brain in how many seconds?
30 seconds
what does alchol and depression lead to in teens
Suicide
how many Americans have are alcoholics or have and alcohol abuse problem
unstable moves