L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is a depressent?
A depressant is a drug that slows down the body's functions and reactions.
What is Blood alcohol content (BAC)?
BAC is a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a persons blood.
What is fatty liver?
Fatty liver is a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down.
What is tolerance?
Tolerance is a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.
What is Relapse?
Relapse is a return to a use of a drug after attempting to stop.
Do most teens drink alcohol?
No, most teens do not drink alchohol.
Females and smaller people are affected slower than males and larger people?
False, females and smaller people are affected faster than males and larger people.
Is alcohol digested like other foods?
No, alcohol is not digested like other foods.
How many stages are there of alcoholism?
There are 4 stages of alcoholism.
Can alcohol damage a teens physical, mental/ emotional, and social health?
Yes, alcohol can damage a teens physical, mental/ emotional, and social health.
Are sports a negative alternative to drinking alcohol?
No, sports are not a negative alternative to drinking alcohol. It is a positive alternative.
Does food in the stomach slow down alcohol absorption?
Yes, food in the stomach slows down alcohol absorption.
Since alcohol destroys brain cells, can those brain cells grow back?
No, brain cells can not grow back unlike many other types of cells.
Teens 15 and younger are _____ times more likely to become addicted to alcohol than older individuals.
Teens 15 and younger are 4 times more likely to become addicted to alcohol than older individuals.
Is the road to recovery just one step?
No, the road to recovery is multiple steps.
You will look mature for getting caught underage drinking?
No, you will not look mature for getting in trouble for underage drinking.
How quickly after being swallowed does alcohol reach the brain?
Within 30 seconds after alcohol is swallowed it reaches the brain.
When are you considered legally intoxicated or drunk from what your BAC level is?
You are considered legally intoxicated or drunk when your BAC is 0.08 percent.
Do family and friends usually believe the drinker has a problem with how much he/she drinks?
No, family and friends usually do not believe the drinker has a problem. They think they just need to stop drinking or cut down how much they drink.
If a person is struggling with alcohol use but is in the stage of denial, what can family and friends hold to overcome this obsticle?
Family and friends can hold an intervention.
How many of teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3 of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol.
The liver breaks down what percent of all alcohol consumed?
The liver breaks down 95 percent of all alcohol consumed.
What two types of cancer are people who drink alcohol more likely to develop than the people who do not drink alcohol?
People who drink alcohol are more likely to develop mouth and throat cancer than the people who do not drink alcohol.
How much money does underage drinking cost to society a year?
Underage drinking costs society over 50 billion dollars a year.
When does recovery start?
Recovery starts after the alcoholic makes the commitment to never drink again.