L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is a drug produced by fermentation?
Alcohol
What is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations?
Reaction time
What is the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a short period of time called?
Binge drinking
What is addiction?
A physical or psychological need for a drug
What is a relapse?
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
True or False; people who drink alcohol are more likely to be violent?
True
What are two liver diseases caused by long term alcohol use?
How many Americans are alcoholics (Approximately)?
14 million
What are some withdrawal symptoms for alcohol?
Mood swings, nausea, shaking, headaches, irritabilty.
What are some of the risks of underage drinking?
Legal trouble, social problems, brain development issues, suicidal thoughts, and violence.
Who are affected by alcohol more than others?
Females, smaller people, sick people, and people who have full stomachs.
True or false; Teen drinking is linked to teen pregnancy?
True
how many stages of alcoholism are there?
there are four stages of alcoholism
What are the steps to recovery?
Admission, Counseling, Detox, and resolution.
How many teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
One-third
What BAC is legally intoxicated in Indiana
0.08% BAC
What are signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
smaller birth weights, smaller body sizes, and heart and kidney development issues
What is a symptom of stage two alcoholism?
blackouts, memory loss, making excuses for drinking.
What is an organization that helps alcoholics and/or their families?
Al-anon and Alateen
What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol?
Sports, learning a new hobby, challenging your body, being part of a team.
How quickly is alcohol absorbed into the body after swallowing it?
What is it called when someone drives drunk?
driving under the influence (DUI)
How many dollars a year does underage drinking cost society?
50 billion dollars
What is the third step to alcoholism recovery?
Detoxification