Vocabulary
Define Fetal Alcohol Syndrome:
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
Can alcohol cause a depressive state?
Yes
How many drinks can your body fight off per hour?
One
What does AA stand for?
Alcoholics Anonymous
Define Overdose:
taking an excess of alcohol, leads to coma or death
Alcohol alters your brain ______.
Chemistry
90% of the alcohol in your body is slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. The remaining 10% is removed through?
Sweat, breath, and Urine.
What is Al-A?
Al-Anon
Define sobriety:
Living without alcohol
Can alcohol damage your memory?
Yes.
Alcohol is a ____________ drug that slows the central nervous system, which can cause drowsiness, sleep or pain relief.
Depressant
What does FAS stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Define intoxication:
state where alcohol or drug reduces person's control
True or false: alcohol abuse is linked to suicide self-harm and psychosis.
True
True or False: Men and women metabolize alcohol at the same rate.
False
What does DARE stand for?
Drug Abuse Resistente Education.
Define alcoholism:
a disease, physical or psychological dependence on alcohol
Does alcohol reduce stress and anxiety or increase it?
Increases it.
Which gender is more inclined to abuse alcohol?
Men
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration