Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is Alcohol?
Alcohol a drug produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Can Alcohol poisoning kill you?
Yes, just like any other drug, an alcohol overdose can kill you.
Can Alcohol cause long-term health problems?
Yes, alcohol can cause long-term health problems.
What is addiction?
Addiction is a physical or psychological need for a drug.
What is a relapse?
A relapse is a return to a drug after attempting to stop.
What is an alternative to doing alcohol?
An alternative to doing alcohol is sports.
What is reaction time?
Reaction time is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
What is a Fatty liver?
A fatty liver is a condition in which fat build up in the liver and cannot be broken down.
People who are addicted to alcohol suffer to what disease.
They suffer from alcoholism.
What is the best way to avoid risks of damaging your physical, social, and mental/emotional health?
The best way to avoid these risks is to avoid drinking alcohol.
This activity has caused hundreds of deaths every year.
Drinking and driving has cause lots of deaths every year.
What can effect the absorbing time of the alcohol into the blood stream?
Eating a big meal can effect the absorbing time.
What is considered legally intoxicated or drunk?
The percent is BAC of 0.08 that is considered legally drunk.
How many stages of alcoholism are there?
There are four stages of alcoholism.
What is Detoxification?
Detoxification is the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance.
What are the consequences of being caught drinking alcohol under-age?
The consequences of being caught drinking alcohol are you could be fined, arrested, or sent to a youth detention center.
How fast is alcohol absorbed into the blood-stream and the brain?
Alcohol is absorbed into the Blood-stream and reaches the brains within thirty seconds after being swallowed.
People who drink are more likely to develop this cancer than people who do not drink.
They are more likely to develop mouth or throat cancer.
Around how much money is put into alcohol-related problems?
Around 157.9 billion dollars a year is put into these problems.
What are the names of the four steps used to get out of alcohol addiction?
The four names of the steps are admission, counseling, detoxification, and resolution.
What is an advocacy group that try and help young adolescents make smart decisions.
An advocacy group is SADD or T.A.T.U.
What happens when the alcohol passed through the stomach and pancreas?
When alcohol is passed through the stomach and pancreas, some people become sick to their stomach, mostly first-time drinkers, and vomit.
What does drinking alcohol do to the heart?
Alcohol damages the heart muscle, causing the person to have high blood pressure. It also increases the risk of congestive heart failure and stroke.
What are common symptoms of alcoholism.
Common symptoms of alcoholism are drinking alone, shaking in the morning, confusion, Abdominal pain, and neglecting to eat regularly.
What is an organization that helps families that have dealt with alcoholics?
A very well know example of an organization is Al-Anon.