lesson 1
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and cannot be broken down.
fatty liver
a physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
What kind of alcohol are we talking about?
ethanol alcohol
Does alcohol take a long amount of time to affect a person.
No, alcohol is a very fast acting drug
What health problems can alcohol cause?
Alcohol can cause damage to major organs like the stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart. it can also worsen existing health problems.
If a person drinks alcohol a lot what can it lead to?
Alcoholism
True or false, people who are struggling with alcohol use need help.
True
What does alcohol affect?
Alcohol affects the brain and central nervous system, causing changes in behavior.
Alcohol reaches the brain in 30 seconds after being swallowed.
true or false, the more a person drinks the more problems he or she is likely to have
True
What are people with alcoholism called?
Alcoholics
How does treatment for alcoholism begin?
It begins with he or she has an addiction.
What group does alcohol belong to?
Alcohol belongs to a group called depressants.
What happens once alcohol reaches the brain?
It slows reaction time.
What can the combination of alcohol and depression lead to?
suicide
True or false, teens 15 and younger can not become addicted.
False, teens 15 and younger are four times more likely to become addicted
True or false, recovering from alcoholism will not take long at all.
False
True or False, It takes a lot of alcohol to affect everyone.
False
What makes drinking and driving so deadly?
When a persons reaction time is slowed they can not respond quickly enough to dangers on the road.
What is one of the most serious effects of alcohol?
Damage to the liver
How many stages are there in alcoholism?
There are 4 stages.
What is the best way to stay Alcohol free?
Avoid situations where alcohol may be present, and choose friends who are Alcohol free