L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is drug that is produced buy a chemical reaction is fruits, vegetables, and grains?
alcohol
true or false: alcohol doesn't effect reaction time
fasle
fatty liver
The physical or phycological need for a drug
addiction
What is a intervention?
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem seeker to agree to seek help
What type of drug is alcohol?
depressant
what does the liver do to alcohol?
the liver breaks down alcohol
true or false: brain cells do not grow back
true
What is loss of control a example of?
A symptom of alcoholism
What is the first step to treating alcoholism?
understanding that he or she has a addiction
What percent of teen traffic deaths a year are related to alcohol?
1/3 or 33%
What is the BAC of a legally intoxicated person?
.08
16,000
What stage of alcoholism is loss of memory?
stage 2
Does alcoholism effect the family of the alcoholic?
yes
What is is Students Against Destructive Decisions?
An advocacy group
What fraction of domestic violence is related to alcohol?
2/3
Death from alcohol poisoning is a consequence of what?
Binge drinking
How many estimated Americans are alcoholics?
14 million
What chapter is S.T.O.P in?
Chapter 2
What is "Drinking will help me forget about my problems" a example of?
a reason teens give to drinking
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain after consumed?
30 seconds
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a cause of what?
a woman drinking while pregnant
How much money is used for underage drinking every year?
50 billion dollars a year
Can alcohol damage a teens emotional health?
yes