Lesson 1 Chapter 12
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a drug that is produced by a fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Whats reaction time?
Reaction time is the ability the body responds quickly and appropriately.
Where can alcohol effect of a persons body?
It can effect all parts of the body
How many time likely are 15 years and younger to become addicted?
Four times
most people who are having alcohol problems turn out to be?
denial
What other things can alcohol be used in?
Other alcohol can be found in medicine, cleaners, and fuels.
What percent of alcohol breaks down the liver?
95 percent of all alcohol absorbed.
heavy drinking damages?
the heart muscles
How many Americans are alcoholics?
14 million
what is admission the start of?
the start of recovery
What age is the legal drinking age?
21
What numbers do you have to blow in order for you not to be intoxicated?
0.08
What is it called when you consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time?
Binge drinking
In the stages of alcoholism which one is a person to avoid family in?
stage 2
When do withdraw symptoms occur?
When he or she stops drinking
Whats ethanol alchohol?
Ethanol alchohol is a chemical reaction caused by fermentation.
What number does the BCA consider you being light headed?
0.02
What are some dangers with binge drinking?
Death due to falls, drowning, and drunk driving
What are enablers?
person who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior.
What is detoxification?
it is when the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance.
What do teens who drink risk most?
health
What do people more likely do under the influence?
Fight or behave violently
What is it called when fat builds up on the liver?
Fatty liver
What are some symptoms of alcohol abuse?
failure to complete major work or school.
When does treatment for alcoholism start?
When the alcoholic understands that he or she has an addiction and must never drink again.