L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug produced through fermentation by fruits, veggies, and grain is…
alcohol
Does alcohol lower reaction time…
yes
Define binge drinking…
drinking lots of alcohol in a short amount of time
a physical or psychological need for a drug is…
addiction
True or False - the best way to avoid risks is to choose to be alcohol free…
true
Learning how to play basketball instead of doing drugs is an example of…
alternatives
If your body doesn’t get enough nutrients you have…
malnutrition
FAS stands for…
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Do alcoholics have high or low tolerance..
often very high
An intervention is held by…
family and friends
True or False - Most teens drink alcohol…
false
What is the legal BAC level…
.08
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down…
fatty liver
True or False - enablers believe they are helping alcoholics…
true
Are alcoholics often sure that they have alcoholism…
no, they often are in denial
Does alcohol MAINLY lower or cause stress…
causes stress
What has a higher alcohol level beer or liquor…
liquor
What causes cirrhosis…
drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
A person is unable to limit his or her drinking on any given occasion. This is defined as...
loss of control
What is the difference between recovery and detoxification…
detoxification is when the body is free of addictive substances and recover is the stopping of using addictive substances
How many teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol…
1/3
Do women or men get drunk easier…
women
DWI stands for…
Drinking while intoxicated
Trouble with money, work, and the law is in what stage of alcoholism…
stage three
If someone wants to start recovery they have to…
admit they have an addiction