Why is alcohol harmful
True or false: alcohol is harmless
False
Define reaction time
The ability of the body to respond to situations quickly
What is a disease causing severe liver damage called.
Cirrhosis
What is alcohol abuse
4 major symptoms within a 12 month period
Define enabler.
A person that creates an environment which allows an alcoholic to continue his/her behavior.
What type of drug is alcohol?(depressant, stimulant, etc)
Depressent
0.08%
How does your body process alcohol?
Define addiction
the physical or psychological need for a drug
What is intervention
a gathering of family/ friends to help the problem drinker
Whats the legal age to drink acohol
21
Does alcohol affect all people the same
No
no
nO
NO
What does alcohol do to your brain
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism?
Alcohol abuse are defined symptoms in a 12 month period.
Alcoholism is the inability to control alcohol consumption.
What can trigger a relapse
A relapse can occur when an alcoholic has even just one drink
What is the type of alcohol people drink.
Ethanol
define alcohol poisoning
a dangerous situation that happens when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
What part of the brain does alcohol destroy
What are the 4 symptoms of alcohol abuse
failure to fulfill work school and home responsibilities.
What is a reaction that can occur when someone quits an addictive substance
Withdrawal
What does SADD stand for
The following drinks contain the same alcohol content:
12 oz beer = 5 oz wine = _ oz liquor
1.5
31
What are the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism
Denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence
What are the steps of recovery from alcohol abuse
Admission, counseling, detoxification, and resolution