Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is the drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits
Alcohol
a measure of the amount of alchol present in a persons blood
Blood Alcohol content BAC
is a conscious or unconscious restraint of a persons own behaviors actions
inhibition
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
Physical dependence
the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
withdrawal
drugs that slow down the bodys functions and reactions
sepressants
A condition in which the bodys doesn't get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly
malnutrition
is a group of alcohol - related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
a persons who create and atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comforabtly continue his or her unacceptable behavior
enablers
is the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
detoxification
other ways of thinking or acting
alternatives
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Fatty liver
addiction
is a parttern of drinking that results in one more well define behaviors within a 12-month period
alcohol abuse
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
the ablility of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
reaction time
a diesie characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
a progressive chromic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
alcoholism
is a gathering in which a family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to sink help
invitation
What is the main effect in alcohol
infers with the brain communication pathways
effects a persons mental and physical health
Intoxication
The consumption of a large quality of alcohol in a very short period of time
Binge drinking
is a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug
tolerance
is the process of learning to live alcohol- free life
recovery
What are 4 effects alcohol gives
Alcohol poisoning,Vomiting,Slurred speech,Difficulty remaining conscious