Alcohol

Lesson 1

100

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

21

200

Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________________.

Depressants

300

Alcohol affects the brain’s ability to __________________________.

Learn, Think, React. 

400

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

Alcohol

500

__________________________ are other ways of thinking or acting.

Alternatives

Lesson 2

100

A well known support group for alcoholics is __________________________.

Alcoholics anonymous 

200

__________________________ is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations, that can be greatly effected by alcohol and drugs.

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

Lesson 3

100

Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.

Mental/Emotional

200

A(n) __________________________ is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.

Relapse

300

__________________________ are sores that cause bleeding in the 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 __________________________.

Processing/Problem-Solving

Lesson 4

100

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

Addiction

200

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

Tolerance

300

This physical symptom is a type of feeling in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug or alcohol.

craving

400

In the second stage of addiction, addicts may make __________________________ for drinking/using drugs.

Excuses

500

Aggressive or resentful behavior is a symptom of the __________________________ stage of addiction.(there are said to be 5 stages)

Third (tolerance/risky use) 

Lesson 5

100

A(n) __________________________ 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

Alcohol is absorbed through the __________________________ lining the mouth and stomach and goes into the _____________.

tissue 

bloodstream 

400

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

Withdrawal Symptoms

500

Alcohol is a very __________________________ drug.

fast acting