1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What is the term for a temporary loss of memory
blackout
Which major organ responsible for filtering toxins
Liver
What term describes needing increasing amounts of alcohol
Tolerance
What is detoxification
The first step in recovery
What is the legal Blood Alcohol limit for drivers aged 21 and older in the U.S.?
0.08%
Name two physical signs of alcohol intoxication.
Slurred speech, loss of balance/coordination, blurred vision, slowed reaction time.
What scarring of the liver tissue caused by long-term alcohol abuse
Cirrhosis
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Physical and psychological symptoms, such as tremors or nausea
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
A widely known 12-step support group that helps individuals recover
What toxic chemical does the liver convert alcohol into during metabolization?
Acetaldehyde
What condition occurs when a person consumes a dangerous amount of alcohol in a short period
Alcohol poisoning
Long-term excessive alcohol consumption
Cancer
What is alcoholism
A severe alcohol adiction
What is Al-Anon
A support group specifically designed to help family members and friends affected by someone else’s drinking.
Why is underage drinking particularly damaging to brain development?
any thing like the future
How does alcohol affect a person's risk-taking behavior and judgment?
t lowers inhibitions and impairs the brain's ability
What brain disorder caused by vitamin B1
Wernicke-Korsakoff
What is alcohol abuse?
Continuing to drink despite negative consequences in relationships, school, work, or the law.
What is inpatient rehabilitation
A facility or program where patients stay full-time to receive intensive treatment
Combining alcohol wit other nervous system
synergistic effect / Respiratory depression
What pattern of drinking is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks for women, or 5 or more for men, within about 2 hours?
Binge drinking
How does chronic heavy alcohol use affect you
It can lead to high blood pressure
What is Delirium Tremens
A severe, potentially life-threatening form of alcohol
What is relapse?
returning to alcohol use after a period of sobriety or recovery.