Facts and Statistics
Alcohol and YOUR Body
Mental Health
Seeing the Signs
Repercussions
100
__________________________ is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
What is Alcohol
100
Alcohol is a very __________________ drug.
What is Fast-Acting.
100
Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.
What is Emotional
100
__________________________ is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
What is Alcoholism
100
A(n) __________________________ is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem
What is Intervention
200
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________________.
What are Depressants
200
__________________________ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
What is Reaction Time
200
Only ______________ rids the body of alcohol.
What is Time
200
The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control, _____________, and physical dependence.
What is Tolerance
200
An alcoholic’s first step to recovery is _____________.
What is Admission
300
_______________ is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers of drinking age.
What is 0.08
300
The __________________________ breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.
What is the Liver
300
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with _______ _________ __________.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
300
Physical dependence is a type of __________________________ in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
What is Addiction
300
A(n) __________________________ is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
What is Relapse
400
A mixed drink containing __________________ is absorbed into the body more quickly than straight shots.
What are Carbonated Mixers or Energy Drinks
400
Distilled spirits like vodka, absinthe, whiskey, rum, tequila and gin contain no ______________while beer is full of it.
What are Carbohydrates, Fats of Any Kind, and Cholesterol
400
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and __________________________.
What is Problem-Solving
400

Alcoholics may make __________________________ for drinking.

What are Excuses

400
Headache, nausea, and mood swings are examples of _______________________.
What are Withdrawal Symptoms
500
________________ is how much all college students nationwide will spend yearly on alcoholic beverages.
What is $4.2 billion
500
______________ help slow the absorption of alcohol into the body.
What are High-Protein Foods
500
___________ is how fast does it take alcohol to reach the brain after ingestion.
What is 30 seconds
500

Name two behaviors that are symptoms of alcoholism.

What is Aggressive or Resentful Behavior, justifying use, blaming others, secretive behaviors

500

Alcohol is a factor in _________ percent of all fatal traffic collisions in the United States.

What is fifty (50)

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