Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is the legal age to drink alcohol
21
Yes
what is a fatty liver?
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
a physical or psychological need for a drug
what does being in denial mean?
refusing to admit a problem
what is alcohol
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
what is reaction time?
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
what areas does alcohol effect?
all areas of a persons life
what do people that are addicted to alcohol suffer from?
Alcoholism
what does relapse mean?
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
what are alternatives
other ways of thinking or acting
what is BAC?
Blood alcohol content
What is binge drinking?
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
what are people with alcoholism called?
alcoholics
Does treatment for alcoholism begin with the alcoholic's understanding that he or she has an addiction and must never drink again?
Yes
What is the legal BAC to drive
0.08
what is alcohol poisoning?
a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time
Do people who drink regularly have heartburn?
Yes, they have ongoing heartburn
how many stages of alcoholism are there?
four
what is counseling?
The alcoholics need outside help from counselors and support groups to recover.
What are ways to refuse alcohol
walk away, give a reason
liquor
What are the organs that alcohol damages?
stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
what are the five major symptoms of alcoholism?
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, Physical dependence
What are ways to stay alcohol free?
Avoid situations where alcohol may be present, choose friends who are alcohol free, don't let someone peer pressure you