Getting help for alcohol abuse
what is one resource for help
alcoholics anonymous
the physical or psychological need for drugs
addiction
name one long term effect
liver damage
what is one effect of drinking alcohol
impaired judgment
what age is it legal to drink alcohol
21 years old
how can friends help someone
be encouraging them to seek and being supportive
what are two signs of abuse
neglecting responsibilities and continuing to drink despite problrms
what BAC level is considered legally intoxication or drunk
.08
what does BAC stand for
blood alcohol content
what is one of the biggest factors in teen traffic deaths
alcohol
what are some treatment options
therapy, support groups, and rehabilitation
what is the difference between alcohol abuse and dependence
abuse is harmful use while dependence is a physical addiction
how does alcohol affect the brain
it can impair cognitive function and memory
what happens to coordination when you drink alcohol
it becomes impaired
what is it called to stay alcohol free
abstaining
what is the first step on the road to recovery from being an alcoholic
admission
a type addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
physical dependence
what is it called when fats build up in the liver and cant be broken down
fatty liver
what it called if you drink for a long time and your body doesn't get enough nutrition
malnutrtion
what is an alternative to drinking
sports, clubs
the physical process of freeing the body of alcohol is called
detoxification
how many stages of alcoholism are there
4
what disease cause scarring and desertion of the liver
cirrhosis
what is one risk of underage drinking
car accidents or legal troubles
why is alcohol considered a depressant
it slows down the body's functions and reactions