L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
What is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations?
Reaction Time
Name one major organ that alcohol can damage?
Stomach, Pancreas, Heart, Liver
a physical or psychological need for a drug?
addiction
a return to the use of a drug after at-tempting to stop.
relapse
What is the legal age you are allowed to drink alcohol?
21
What makes drinking and driving so deadly?
The alcohol slows down your reaction time
Does alcohol effect a persons emotional health?
YES
What do people who are addicted to alcohol suffer from?
Alcoholism
True or False: The families of alcoholics need to recover from the effects of living with alcoholism as well.
True
What could happen if you are caught buying or drinking alcohol underage.
arrested, fined, sent to youth detention center
What is the illegal amount of alcohol BAC?
0.08
What is a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down?
fatty liver
How much does underage drinking cost to society per year?
50 billion
What are the three parts of health that alcohol damages for teens?
Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social
How many of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3
How much of domestic violence cases are related to alcohol abuse?
2/3
What part of the brain does alcohol disrupt?
Memory/problem solving
what are the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism?
Denial, Craving, loss of control, Tolerance, Physical Dependence
What are the refusal skills?
S.T.O.P
What does T.A.T.U stand for?
Teens Against Tobacco Use
How much percent does the liver break down of alcohol consumed?
95
What does the disease cirrhosis do?
reduces blood flow in the liver
How many Americans are alcoholics or have an alcoholic abuse problem?
14 million
When you speak , you are letting people know you are serious. Fill in the blank.
assertively