L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what kind of alcohol is a beverage?
an ethanol alcohol
what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is considered legally intoxicated
0.08 percent
since alcohol is a depressant it affects a person's _______ health
emotional
vocab: people who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior is what?
enablers
what does denial mean?
refusing to admit a problem with alcohol
how many traffic deaths a year are related to alcohol?
1/3 of traffic deahts
true or false: alcohol doesn't affect he body's ability to use nutrients
true or false: the combination of alcohol and depression can lead to suicide
true
teens ____ or younger are 4x more likely to become addicted than older people
15 years
how do you stay alcohol free after recovering
try to avoid places where alcohol may be present
what kind of problems does alcohol cause? (4 are listed in the book)
social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts and violence
how quickly does it take alcohol to be absorbed by the bloodstream and reach the brain
30 seconds
how is alcohol digested or absorbed?
alcohol is absorbed by the tissues lining the mouth and stomach, and goes directly to the brain
what is the total cost of alcohol-related problems
175.9 billion dollars
what happens during an intervention?
the person is confronted with the facts of his or her problem and strongly urged to stop drinking
alcohol affects _____ and _________, causing change's in someone's behavior?
the brain and the central nervous system
the liver breaks down approximately ___ percent of all alcohol consumed
95%
alcohol destroys brain cells. can these cells grow back or not/
no
how many stages of alcoholism are there?
4
what are the steps of recovery a person needs to take to recover from addiction
admission, counseling, detoxification, and resolution
name the three advocacy groups against alcohol listed in the book
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U), and Youth for Environmental Sanity
how many domestic violence cases are related to alcohol abuse
2/3 thirds
why would someone be born with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome)
what are the symptoms of alcoholism
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
what nonprofit organization mentioned in the book teaches family and friends about alcoholism and helps the understand how they've been affected
Al-Anon