L.1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
A BAC of __ he or she is considered legally intoxicated
0.08
the consumption of a large quanity of alcohol in a very short period of time
Binge Drinking
are persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
Enablers
People who are struggling with alcohol use need
HELP
What type of drug is alcohol
Depressants
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situation
Reaction time
When an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol, it can develop
FAS
TRUE OR FALSE: When it comes to alcoholism, family and friends often don’t believe the drinker has a problem, and they think he or she just needs to stop drinking or cut down.
TRUE
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
The legal drinking age in the United States
21
A BAC of __ is enough to make most people feel lightheaded.
0.02
The combination of alcohol and depression can lead to a teen to commit__
Suicide
The total cost of alcohol-related problems is approximately__ dollars a year.
175.9 billion
Many people find the group__ helpful
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is a positive alternative to alcohol
Sports
The liver breaks down approximately__ of all alcohol consumed
95%
That accounts for __ of all traffic deaths that year
39%
True or False: Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are the same thing.
False- Explain
Practice the __ strategy
S.T.O.P
__ of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol.
One-Third
Teens against tobacco use
Youth of Environmental Sanity
In 2005, over__ people were killed in alcohol related crashes
16,000
Currently an estimated__Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem.
14 million
Another group that exists within Al-Anon is
Alateen