Facts and Statistics
__________________________ is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.
Emotional
__________________________ is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
Alcoholism
Alcohol is a very __________________ drug.
Fast-Acting
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________________.
Depressants
Only ______________ rids the body of alcohol.
Time
The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control, _____________, and physical dependence.
Tolerance
__________________________ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
Reaction Time
_______________ is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers of drinking age.
0.08
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with _______ _________ __________.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Physical dependence is a type of __________________________ in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
Addiction
The __________________________ breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.
the Liver
A mixed drink containing __________________ is absorbed into the body more quickly than straight shots.
Carbonated Mixers or Energy Drinks
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and __________________________.
Problem-Solving
In the second stage of alcoholism, alcoholics may make __________________________ for drinking.
Excuses
Distilled spirits like vodka, absinthe, whiskey, rum, tequila and gin contain no ______________while beer is full of it.
Carbohydrates, Fats of Any Kind, and Cholesterol
________________ is how much all college students nationwide will spend yearly on alcoholic beverages.
$4.2 billion
___________ is how fast does it take alcohol to reach the brain after ingestion.
30 seconds
________________________________ is a symptom of the third stage of alcoholism.
Aggressive or Resentful Behavior
______________ help slow the absorption of alcohol into the body.
High-Protein Foods