Why is Alcohol Harmful?
What are drugs that slow down the body's function and reaction?
Depressants
What does it mean when a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol?
They have become intoxicated.
In 2005 how many people were killed in alcohol related crashes?
over 16000
The physical or physiological need for a drug.
addiction
What is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop?
relapse
What are other ways of thinking or acting?
Alternatives
At what percent BAC is a person legally considered intoxicated?
at .08%
what is the disease characterized by scarring and eventually destruction of the liver?
Cirrhosis
How many people are estimated to be alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem in America?
14 million
What is the first step to recovery?
Admission, this means that the person must admit that they have an addiction and ask for help.
How is ethanol alcohol produced?
Fermentation
How quickly, after alcohol is swallowed, does it reach the brain?
30 seconds
Parts of the brain responsible for what, can be disrupted?
memory and problem solving
People who drink regularly can develop a tolerance, what does that mean?
They need more and more alcohol to get the same effect.
How many drinks can it take to cause a person to relapse.
as little as 1
Give two reasons why you shouldn't drive underage.
your brain isn't fully developed, you are more likely to fall behind in school, increases the risk of social problems, suicidal thoughts, depression, and violence,
What percent of alcohol consumed does the liver break down?
95%
Drinking alcohol weakens the valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus eventually causing what?
ongoing heartburn
What do enablers do?
They make excuses for or lie on behalf of the alcoholic, thinking that it will help.
What is Al-Anon?
A non profit organization that teaches family and friends about alcoholism and helps them understand how they have been affected.
What portion of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3
How many ounces is considered 1 drink of beer?
12 ounces
How does alcohol get into your blood?
It is absorbed through tissues that line your mouth and stomach.
What is the total cost of alcohol related problems per year?
175.9 billion dollars a year.
What is detoxification
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance.