Why Alcohol is Harmful
____ is a drug produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
alcohol
what does (BAC) stand for
blood alcohol content
____is a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
fatty liver
_____a physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
_____ is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
do most teens drink (yes or no)
no, most don't
is alcohol a fast acting drug
yes
is alcohol addictive
yes
what is the first stage of an alcoholic
denial
if a recovered alcoholic drinks their is a high chance of what happening
a relapse
alcohol is produced by what chemical reaction
fermentation
____ is a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
alcohol poisoning
what is the percent of legally intoxicated or drunk
0.08
about how many americans are alcoholics
around 14 million
what are some withdrawal symptoms
headache, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
what is a phase is associated when you should not do something
just say no
how long does it take alcohol to reach the brain after being swollen
with in 30 seconds
is alcohol digested like other food or drinks
no it gets absorbed by you mouth, and stomach lining
teens that are 15 or younger are how much more likely to become addicted
4 times
when does recovery start
when the commit to recovery
what fraction of traffic deaths are related to alcohol
1/3
does the amount each person drinks affect people differently
yes, size and lots of different things can affect this
name some of the major organs that are endangered with drinking
stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
how much money's worth or alcohol is sold in the usa.
around 175.9 billion dollars
50 million underage drinking
do alcoholics need help from others to get better
yes they need support and motivation