Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits
Alcohol
what is the ability of the body to respond quicly and appropriately to situations
reaction time
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
the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
recovery
what kind of drug is alcohol
depressant
intoxication
a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect
tolerance
the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
withdrawl
what is the biggest reasons why teens drink
peer pressure
the amount of alcohol present in a persons blood
BAC (blood alcohol content
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
binge drinking
how many americans will be part a part of an alcohol related crash
3 to 10 americans
the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
detoxification
what are some of the most alternative solutions too stop drinking alcohol
doing sports or learning new skills
dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
Alcohol Poisoning
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
fetal alcohol syndrome(FAS)
what do babys with fatal alcohol syndrome usually deal with
heart, kidneys and lungs
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
what is the first reason why teens drink
drinking will help them forget there problems
a condition in which the body doesnt get the nutrients in needs to grow and function properly
malnutrition
a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
alcoholism
how much money do alcohol companies use to make an add
50 billion dollars a year
name a counseling group
AA