Alcoholism
Alcoholism
A disease
An addiction to alcohol
Alcohol is this type of drug
What is a depressant?
An alcoholic insists they do not have a problem and they can stop if they want to.
What is denial?
Alcohol affects this system, of which the brain is a part.
What is the Central Nervous System?
A child of an alcoholic could develop extreme condtions of anxiety.
What is an anxiety disorder?
Gets worse and worse over time
What is a progressive disease?
They Don't Mix.
What is: Teens and Alcohol?
Alocholism runs in families
What is genetics?
Slurring words, trouble walking, poor coordination and impaired reaction time
Ways alcohol affects the brain
A medical doctor that could prescribe medicine for mental illness, conditions, etc.
What is a Psychiatrist?
Shaking, nausea, delerium tremors, seizures
What are Withdrawal Symptoms of alcoholism?
The legal age of possession, purchase and use in the USA
What is 21?
Alcohoism is a disease that gets worse and worse over time
What is a Progressive Disease?
This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making
What is the Cerebral Cortex?
Mrs. Rocco and Ms. Rossi
Who are our School Counselors?
What is: There is treatment, but no cure
The biggest reason teens use alcohol
What is Peer Pressure?
A COA (Child of an Alcohlic) needs to know this so they don't blame themselves
It is not the child's fault that the parent is an alcoholic
The reason alcohol affects the brain more in teens than adults
What is: Their brains are still developing
A treatment center for Alcoholics
What is rehab?
A support group for alcoholics of all ages
What is AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
The largest risk factor for teens for developing alcoholism
What is: Using alcohol at a young age
A child sees that alcohol is abused in their environment and think it is okay to do the same
What is Learned Behavior?
This part of the brain looks like a seahorse
What is the Hippocampus?
The therapist that would treat all members of the famoily of an alcoholic
What is a Marriage and Family Counselor?