Why is Alcohol Harmful?
What are drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions?
What are Depressants
What is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations?
What is Reaction Time
What is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver?
What is Cirrhosis
What is the process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect?
What is Tolerance
What is the physical of psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance?
What is Withdraw
What does alcohol interfere with in the brain?
The ability to learn and remember
Why is drunk driving so dangerous?
Slowed Reaction Time
What BAC percent is considered intoxicated.
.08
What do enablers do?
They make excuses and lie to help the alcoholic and make it seem like their addiction is alright and isn't harmful.
Who is usually involved with an intervention?
Family and friends
What fraction of fatal teen car accidents are related to alcohol?
1/3 (one third)
How long does it take for alcohol to get to the brain?
30 seconds
What does alcohol kill inside of the body
Cells
What are the 5 symptoms of alcoholism?
Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, Physical dependence
What is a counseling group of alcoholics?
AA or Alcoholics Anonymous
What are 3 consequences of being caught drinking or buying alcohol?
Arrested, Fined, and/or being sent to a Youth Detention Center
What percent of alcohol is processed by the liver?
95%
What are 3 ways alcohol effects unborn babies?
Learning disabilities, smaller body sizes, lower birth weight, and heart and kidney issues
How many Americans are estimated to have issues with alcohol?
14 Million
What are symptoms of withdrawal?
Headaches, Tiredness, Strong Mood Swings, Nausea
What group at BMS tries to advise teens about the consequences of alcohol use?
Choices
What 2 things can effect your blood alcohol content after consuming alcohol.
The number of drinks and weight.
How often (minutes) does someone die via an alcohol related car accident.
Every 31 minutes
How much money does underage drinking cost the economy?
50 million dollars a year
What are the four steps of recovery?
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, Resolution