Alcohol

1

100

_________________________ is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Alcohol

200

Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________________.

Depressants

300

Alcohol affects the brain’s ability to __________________________.

learn

400

It is illegal for anyone under the age of __________________________ to drink alcohol.

21

500

__________________ are other ways of thinking or acting.

Alternatives

2

100

Alcohol is a very __________________________ drug.

fast acting

200

________________________ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.

Reaction Time

300

the __________________________ breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.

liver

400

Intoxication impairs a person’s __________________________ and physical abilities.

mental

500

___________________ is a condition in which the body does not get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly.

Malnutrition

3

100

Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.

emotional

200

Alcohol is absorbed through the __________________________ lining the mouth and stomach.

tissues

300

Alcohol is absorbed through the __________________________ lining the mouth and stomach.

Ulcerations

400

Cirrhosis is a disease characterized by __________________________ and eventual destruction of the liver.

scarring

500

Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and __________________________.

Problem-Solving

4

100

__________________________ is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.

Alcoholism

200

he five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control, __________________________, and physical dependence.

Tolerance

300

Physical dependence is a type of __________________________ in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.

Addiction

400

In the second stage of alcoholism, alcoholics may make __________________________ for drinking.

Excuses

500

Aggressive or resentful behavior is a symptom of the __________________________ stage of alcoholism.

Third

5

100

a__________________________ is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.

Intervention

200

An alcoholic’s first step to recovery is __________________________.

Admission

300

A__________________________ is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.

Relapse

400

Headache, nausea, and mood swings are examples of __________________________.

Withdrawal Symptoms

500

A well known support group for alcoholics is __________________________.

Alcoholic's Anonymous