Harmful Effects
Short-Term Effects
Long-Term Effects
Alcoholism and Abuse
100

Caused by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables and grains, this drug is a controlled substance and cannot be purchased by minors.

What is alcohol?

100

The body's ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations is known as this and can be hindered by consuming alcohol.

What is "reaction time"

100

This condition is characterized by fats building up in the liver.

What is fatty liver?

100

Not just common with alcohol abuse, this condition is the physical or psychological need for a drug.

What is addiction?

200

Any drug that slow down the body's functions and reactions is known as this.

What is a depressant?

200

This term means a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol. Or simply put, drunk.

What is intoxication?

200

This life threatening condition is characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver has a three syllable name.

What is cirrhosis?

200

This progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol does not have a cure.

What is alcoholism?

300
There are many reasons why teens drink alcohol. List 2 of them.


Does not have to be in the form of a question.

Relieve stress, trying to look grown up, trying to fit in, to look cool, to relax

300

The amount of alcohol present in a person's blood is a measure used to determine their level of intoxication. The measure is commonly called BAC which stands for this.

What is Blood Alcohol Content?

300

The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.

What is Binge Drinking?

300

A process in which your body needs more and more of a drug in order to get the same effect is known as this.

What is tolerance?

400

Saying this 2-letter word is the best way to prevent the abuse and addiction of alcohol.

What is NO?

400

A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time.

What is Alcohol Poisoning?

400

Women who drink during their pregnancies have a greater chance of giving their babies this. A group of alcohol related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems.

What is FAS - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

400

These people create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior. They often think they are being helpful, but they are, in fact, making the situation worse.

Who are enablers?

500

Alcohol is known to reduce this, a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions.

What are inhibitions?

500

There are many reasons why alcohol affects different people in different ways. Tell me 2 of them.

(does not have to be in the form of a question)

Gender and Body Size

Other Drugs that are being taken

How much food you have eaten recently

General Health

How Fast and How Much you Drink

500

The phenomenon often results in serious injury, death and property damage and involves automoviles.

What is driving while intoxicated? DUI, DWI or Drunk Driving

500

A pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period.

What is alcohol abuse?