Lesson 1
Other ways of thinking or acting
Alternatives
A condition in which the body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly.
Malnutrition
A condition in which fat builds up in the liver, and cannot be broken down.
Fatty Liver
Persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior.
Enablers
The process of learning to live an alcohol free life.
Recovery
What is the legal drinking age in the United States
21
What does alcohol do when it hits the brain
It slows down reaction time, loss of memory, speech, judgment, vision, and hearing
True or False: Alcohol disrupts parts of the brain responsible for memory and problem solving
True
Is addiction phycological or physical.
Phycological
What is the best way to avoid the risk of alcohol
To be alcohol free
What percentage die from drinking alcohol
1/3 or One-Third
What does BAC stand for
Blood Alcohol Content
Can too much drinking cause the heart to weaken and enlarge
Yes
True or False: Alcoholism is Chronic Disease
True
What does is it mean to be in denial relating to alcohol
To refuse to admit your an alcoholic
Fermented Fruits and Vegies
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain
5 Minutes
What are the holes you get in your stomach when you drink too much.
Stomach Ulcers
How many stages of alcoholism is there
4
Commitment
What does SADD stand for
Students Against Destructive Decisions
What level of BAC is enough to make a person feel lightheaded.
0.02
In 2005, how many people were killed in alcohol related crashes
16,000
What are the 5 MAJOR symptoms form drinking
Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance
If an alcoholic takes even one drink, there is a chance that he or she will_
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