Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
what is one resource for help
alcoholics anonymous
The physical or phychological need for a drug
addiction
Name one long-term effect?
liver damage
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
Why is alcohol considered a depressant?
It slows down the body's function and reactions
what is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to see help
intervention
What is a chronic disease characterized by an inability to control drinking?
Alcoholism
Name a health issue caused by long-term use
heart disease or cancer
What is one short-term effect of drinking alcohol?
impaired judgement
What is an alternative to drinking?
sports, clubs
the physical process of freeing the body of is called
detoxification
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and dependence?
Abuse is harmful use while dependence is a physical addiction
What is it called when you consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time?
Binge Drinking
What is a serious and potentially deadly condition from consuming to much alcohol?
Alcohol poisoning
What is it called to stay alcohol-free?
Abstaining
what is the first step of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
What is the process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect?
tolerance
What is it called when fats build up in the liver and can't be broken down?
fatty liver
What is one risk of underage drinking
car accidents or legal troubles
What is one of the biggest factors in teen traffic deaths?
alcohol
how can friends help someone
by encouraging them to seek help and being supportive
How many stages of alcoholism are there?
4
What BAC level is considered legally intoxicated or drunk?
.08
What is it called if you drink for a long time and your body doesn't get enough nutrition?
malnutrition
What age is it legal to drink alcohol?
21