L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is the legal age to drink alcohol?
21
Does alcohol improve reaction time?
No
Is alcohol digested like other foods?
No
What is a physical or psychological need for a drug?
addiction
What is the process of living an alcohol free life?
Recovery
What do depressants do to the bodies functions?
They slow down the body's functions.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol content
What BAC is considered legally intoxicated?
0.08
Does your tolerance raise when you keep drinking more alcohol?
Yes
Should you choose friends who are alcohol free?
yes
True or False: Teens may think that drinking alcohol helps them fit in with their peers.
True
Malnutrition
What is it called when you drink a lot of alcohol in a short period of time?
How many stages of Alcoholism are there?
4
How should you state your decision to not have alcohol?
Clearly and Assertively
What does the advocacy group T.A.T.U. stand for?
Teens against tobacco use
95%
What parts of the brain does alcohol disrupt?
Memory and problem solving
How many times more likely are teens 15 and younger likely to become addicted than older individuals?
4
When someone stops drinking and returns what is it called?
Relapse
alternatives
How long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain after being swallowed?
30 seconds
What number out of every 10 Americans are involved in an alcohol related crash?
3/10
What is the total cost of alcohol related problems a year?
175.9 billion dollars
What are the four steps to recover from alcoholism?
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, and Resolution.