If you are under ___, it is illegal to buy, possess, or consume alcohol
What is 21
100
The process by which the body breaks down substances
What is Metabolism
100
The organ responsible for processing alcohol
What is the Liver
100
A disease in which the person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
What is Alcoholism
200
The chemical action of yeast on sugars
What is fermentation
200
It is estimated that 25% of all youth are exposed to family ______ ______ (the excessive use of alcohol) at some time before they reach 18
What is alcohol abuse
200
Drinking five or more alcoholic beverages in one sitting
What is Binge Drinking
200
Inflammation or infection of the liver
What is Alcoholic Hepatitis
200
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
What is Alcoholic
300
A drug that slows the central nervous system
What is depressant
300
Name 2 benefits of staying alcohol free
Maintain a healthy body, make responsible decisions, avoid risk behaviors, avoid illegal activities, etc.
300
A severe and potentially fatal reaction to alcohol overdose
What is Alcohol Poisoning
300
When liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue; can lead to liver failure and death
What is Cirrhosis
300
Abuse, dependence, and addiction are stages of what
What is Alcoholism
400
A state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is slightly reduced
What is intoxication
400
A DUI is a ticket for
What is Driving Under the Influence
400
Name three factors that influence the effects on the body of drinking alcohol
What is body size, gender, amount of food in the stomach, and amount and rate of intake
400
Safe amount of alcohol for a pregnant woman to drink
What is 0.00
400
A process of learning to live an alcohol free life is ______ and living without alcohol is ________
What is Recovery; Sobriety
500
What are 3 factors that influence alcohol use
What is peer pressure, family, and media messages
500
The first signs of alcohol use come when the blood alcohol concentration is at what percent
What is 0.02%
500
Name three effects of alcohol poisoning
What is mental confusion, stupor, coma, vomiting, seizures, slow respiration, irregular heartbeat, hypothermia, and dehydration
500
Infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy are at a risk of
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
500
Name three places an alcoholic or the family members of an alcoholic can go to get help.
What is Al-Anon/Alateen, National Association for Children of Alcoholics, National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, National Drug and Treatment Referral Routing Service, etc...