Why is alcohol harmful
What is a depresant?
A depressant is a drug that slows the body's function.
What is malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs ti grow and function properly.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
FAS is a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems.
What is addiction?
Addiction is a physical or psychological need for a drug.
What is a relapse?
A relapse is to return to the use of a drug after at-tempting to stop.
What is one reason teens drink alcohol?
Teens may drink alcohol because, they believe it may solve their problems, they may look older, movies make drinking look cool, their friends are pressuring them, or a drink will help them relax.
What is the legal intoxication for a teen?
0.00 is the legal intoxication for a teen.
What is one danger of binge drinking?
Some dangers of binge drinking are, death due to falls drowning, or driving, pregnancy or added risk for STD's, becoming a victim of violent behavior, or death from alcohol poisoning.
True of false? Any drug addiction can change a persons life.
True
Other trusted people can help deal with alcohol problems, who is someone you trust that could help you?
(Name a person.)
What is one reason not to drink alcohol?
Some reasons not to drink alcohol are health risks, or legal risks.
True or False? Alcohol makes people less violent.
False, alcohol makes people act more violently.
What does alcohol do to persons liver?
Alcohol kills liver cells.
What is the total cost on alcohol related problems per year?
$175,900,000,000
(175.9 billion dollars)
What is Alcohol Anonymous (AA)?
AA is a support group made up of entirely recovering alcoholics.
Do most teens drink alcohol?
No most teens do not drink alcohol, in other words teens that do drink alcohol are standing out more not fitting in.
What is the legal intoxication for an adult?
0.08 is the legal intoxication for an adult.
What does alcohol do to the stomach?
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining and increases the amount of acid there.
What is a DWI, DUI, of OWI?
Driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence, or operating while intoxicated.
What are 2 (my 2 personal biggest) ways to stay alcohol free?
1. Stay away from places where alcohol i may be present.
2. Choose friends that are alcohol free.
(There could be others.)
Why is it worse for teens to drink alcohol more than adults?
It is worse for teens because, they are still growing and alcohol could effect their growth negatively.
What intoxication level makes most people lightheaded?
0.02 intoxication makes most people feel lightheaded.
What causes FAS?
FAS is caused by a female drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Name the 4 stages of alcoholism.
1. Most people in the first stage are surprised by how much they can drink.
2. The person has short-term memory loss and blackouts.
3. The alcoholic loses control. He or she cannot pre-dict what will happen.
4. He or she lives to drink, and drinking can go on all day.
What are the 4 steps to recovery?
1. Admission
2. Counseling
3. Detoxification
4. Resolution