Lesson 1:Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains?
Alcohol
_____ _____ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations?
Reaction Time
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.
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
Relapse
What type of drug is alcohol?
A depressant
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
TRUE OR FALSE: Alcohol destroys brain cells?
True
How many stages are there of drinking?
4 stages
TRUE OR FALSE: the family needs to recover from the affects of living with an alcoholic?
TRUE
In how many cases is alcohol the cause of all teen traffic deaths?
One Third, 1/3
At what percent are you legally intoxicated?
0.08 Percent
What is one of the 2 diseases you can get in your liver from alcohol?
Fatty liver or cirrhosis
Are enablers good or bad for the alcoholic?
They are bad for the person drinking
Does the road of recovery require many steps?
Yes, there are multiple
What is one alternative to drinking?
Sports are one example
A condition in which the body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly.
When an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol this is called?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Are alcoholism and alcohol abuse the same thing?
No, they are different.
Is alcohol good for teens?
Definitely not
What are 2 reasons teens give for using alcohol?
Peer pressure, to look cool, etc.
How does alcohol affect the brain?
In the brain, alcohol affects memory, speech, judgment, vision, and hearing.
Is drinking while pregnant safe?
No
Is (DWI) Drinking While Intoxicated illegal?
Yes it is very illegal to drive while drunk.
Is alcohol good for people that are legally allowed to drink?
Even though they are allowed to drink it is still not good for them.