drinking and alcohol
what is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship of alcoholics dedicated to abstinence-based recovery
what is withdrawl
Physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a drug
most common form of distracted driving
talking and texting
what does BAC stand for
Blood Alcohol Content
Who is the Glenelg High School resource officer
Officer Willingham
what is binge drinking
drinking heavily over a short space of time
what is drug dependence
the process by which your mind and body come to depend on a substance so you keep feeling a certain way. could effect the physiological, psychological, and/or social dysfunction of an individual
what are the consequences of texting and driving in Maryland
First offense: $40
Consecutive offense: $100
what instrument measures BAC
Breathalyzer
What does MADD stand for
Mothers against drunk driving
what is a hangover
a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol
what is drug tolerance
A condition that occurs when the body gets so used to a drug that it believe that it either needs more or different drugs
3 examples of distracted driving
Sending a text message, talking on a cell phone, using a navigation system, eating while driving, etc.
what is the maximum legal BAC number
.08
what year did SADD start
1981
what is the zero tolerance law
a law that prevents anybody younger than 21 from drinking alcohol
what is addiction
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use drugs
what are the three types of distracted driving
visual, manual, cognitive
what is the penalty for drinking and driving in MD
First offense: $1000, up to 1 year in jail
Consecutive offense: $2000, up to 2 years in jail
How many states have SADD programs
50
what is the name of the only form of consumable alcohol
ethanol
What is the most widely used drug among teenagers
alcohol
what percentage of car accidents are caused by distracted driving
14-17%
about how many Maryland deaths are caused by drunk driving per year
150-170
For how many years has officer Willingham been the Glenelg High School resource officer
15 years (since 2008)