ALC USE DISORDER
What is the technical term for alcoholism.
Alcohol use disorder.
According to the CDC in 2010 the US spent this much in excessive alcohol use.
249 billion dollars
What is a treatment that is medically directed 24 hours services and can help manage withdrawal.
Intensive Inpatient
True or False
Alcohol is the second most common diagnosed cause of suicide, after depression.
true
What is none/no alcohol?
The amount of alcohol that is safe to consume during pregnancy.
What is a long term effect of alcohol abuse.
Liver damage, Brain damage, Heart disease, Cancer, Mental heath problems, etc.
This percent of violent crimes in America involve alcohol according to the NCADD.
40%
What is the most well known 12 step support program for those struggling with alcohol abuse?
Alcoholics Anonymous.
What affects addiction?
Nature and Nurture
the cure for FASD
What is no cure?
Depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder are effects of what?
Alcohol abuse.
This can affect your child’s ability to “just say no to alcohol”.
Peer pressure.
A drug that is available to treat alcohol abuse.
Acramprosate (Campral), Disulfiram (Antabuse), Nalrexone (Revia, Viitrol).
All work.
How much of your susceptibility to addiction is attributed to genetic factors?
A 50% attribution
A wide range of physical, behavioral and cognitive impairments that occur due to alcohol exposure before birth.
What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder?