L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug produced by a chemical reaction (fermentation)
What is intoxication?
When a persons mental and phsical abilities have been impared by alcohol
What is Addiction?
Physical or physiological need for a drug
Do people stuggling with alcohol need help?
YES WHY WOULDN'T THEY?!?!?!?
What is the legal drinking age?
21
What is Alcohol Poisoning?
When someone drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over time
What is cirrhosis?
scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
What is Alcoholism?
A chronic disease for the need for alcohol
What is the process of learning to live without alcohol
Recovery
What is the definition of a Depressant?
A drug that slows down the body's functions and reactions
What is BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentraion
What is it called when someone is driving while intoxicated?
DUI or DWI
What is tolerance?
when your body needs more and more alcohol
What are alternatives to Alcohol?
Sports, hobbys, new talentsor being a part of a team
What is considered being drunk (BAC)
Higher than 0.08 percent
a conscious or unconscious restraint of one's own actions/behaviors
What is alcohol's cost to society? (pick one)
- Underage drinking: 50 billlion
-Total cost: 175 or 175.9 billion
What is it when someone returns to a drug after trying to stop
Relapse
Why do teens drink alcohol?
Peer pressure, to relax, get out of problems, etc
How fast does it take for alcohol to take effect after being consumed?
30 seconds
What does FAS stand for and what is it
- Denial
- Craving
- Loss of control
- Tolerance
- Physical dependance
What is it when family or friends convince the drug addict he has a problem and needs to stop
intervention