why is alcohol harmful
what the definition of alternatives
or other ways of thinking or act-
ing are available to teens who choose not to drink
what the definition of Reaction time
is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately
to situations
what the definition of Binge drinking
is the consumption of a large quantity
of alcohol in a very short period of time
what the definition of fatty liver
an develop. This is a condition in which
fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
what the definition of Depressants
are drugs that slow
down the body’s functions and reactions
What is the definition of blood alcohol concentration
The percentage of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream
What is the definition of a blackout
A period of temporary memory loss caused by heavy drinking where the brain stops forming new memories
What is the definition of cirrhosis
A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by chronic, heavy alcohol consumption
What is the definition of tolerance
A condition where the body needs increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to feel the same effect
whats the places that helps you stop drink alcohol
988 Suicide
What is the definition of inhibition
A feeling or mental limit that restrains a person from acting in a certain way
What is the definition of slurred speech
Poorly articulated or slow speech caused by impaired muscle control from alcohol's effect on the brain
What is the definition of alcoholic hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver caused by chronic heavy drinking
What is the definition of dependence
A physical or psychological need for alcohol, making it extremely difficult to stop drinking
What is the definition of detoxification
The process of allowing the body to clear itself of alcohol under medical supervision
What is the definition of intoxication
The physical and mental impairment resulting from consuming alcohol
What is the definition of alcohol poisoning
A severe, potentially fatal physical reaction to consuming a toxic amount of alcohol in a short period
What is the definition of hypertension
High blood pressure, a common cardiovascular long-term effect of heavy alcohol use.
What is the definition of alcoholism
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol
What is the definition of sobriety
Living completely free of alcohol or drugs
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A group of physical, behavioral, and cognitive birth defects caused by a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy
What is the definition of dehydration
A excessive loss of body fluids, which alcohol causes by acting as a diuretic and leads to hangover symptoms
What is the definition of dementia
Long term brain damage and loss of memory or intellectual function resulting from prolonged alcohol abuse
What is the definition of withdrawal
The painful physical and mental symptoms that occur when a dependent person suddenly stops drinking alcohol
What is the definition of relapse
Returning to drinking alcohol after a period of improvement or recovery