Why is Alcohol Harmful
The definition of alcohol
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Definition of Reaction Time
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
What is the definition of fatty liver
A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Definition of addiction
A physical or psychological need for a drug
Definition of Intervention
A gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
Is †here different types of alcohol?
Yes
What happens to the Heart and the Blood Vessels when alcohol is going through it
The heart pumps the alcohol throughout the body.
Why when people are emotional they start drinking
Because alcohol is a depressant
Millions more take part in risky drinking that could lead to mental, emotional, and health problems. People with this disease have 5 major symptoms
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, Physical dependence
How many steps are there for recovery
There are 4 steps
What drug slows down the body's functions?
What is the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) considered legally intoxicated
0.08 percent
Why do drinkers have a bad memory loss and having trouble problem solving
Because the alcohol is destroying the brain cells and once you destroy one they are gone forever
How many stages are there for alcoholism
There are 4 stages for alcoholism
What causes headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea?
Withdrawl causes that
What is the STOP strategy used in the book
Say no in a firm voice
Tell why not
Offer other ideas
Promptly leave
There is different types of alcohol that has different number of oz guess the right alcohol that matches the number of oz
Beer-12oz
Wine-5oz
Liquor-1.5oz
What happens when the driver is intoxicated
Causing your own death or the death of another
What is the biggest symptom of alcoholism
Denial is the biggest symptom
How does treatment for alcoholism begin
She or he has stop drinking and if they take a drink they could have a relapse
There are two advocacy groups used in the book names both of them
Students Teens
Against Against
Destructive Tobacco
Decisions Use
Why do those people that drink more likely to fight or behave violently
Because most people become aggressive
There are 4 dangers of binge drinking list them
1. Death due to falls, drowning, or drunk driving
2.Pregnancy or contraction of sexually transmitted diseases due to sexual activity
3. Being a victim of violent behavior
4. Death from alcohol poisoning
Are people that abuse alcohol dependent on that drug?
Actually no they aren't dependent on this drug
Alcohol can damage a teens mental/emotional, and social health. What's the best way to avoid these risks
Choose friends that are alcohol free or just use the STOP strategy