L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What type of drug is alcohol?
A depressant
What is reaction time?
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
True or false: Drinking alcohol as a teen can have lpng-lasting effects on learning and memory
True
What is addiction
A physical or psychological need for a drug
What is the first step in an alcoholic getting help?
The alcoholic must first admit to themself that they have a problem and need to never drink again.
True or false: All people have the same reaction to alcohol
False
What percent of alcohol is absorbed in the liver?
Approximately 95%
How can drinking alcohol lead to mouth and throat cancer?
Alcohol is not digested like other foods. It is absorbed by tissue linings on the mouth and stomach. This also causes it to be absorbed directly into the blood.
How many times more likely is a teen 15 or under to become addicted.
Four
What are the four steps to recovering from alcoholism
Admission
Counseling
Detoxification
Resolution
What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol
Sports, learning a new skill, or becoming part of a team.
What is at least one thing that can change the effect of alcohol
Gender/body size
Other Drugs
Food
Health state
How fast a person drinks
How much a person drinks
Why is alcohol so irritating to the stomach?
Alcohol increases the amount of acid in the stomach and can cause ulcers.
Approximately how many Americans suffer from alcoholism or alcohol abuse
14 Million.
What is at least one organization that helps family members affected by living with an alcoholic?
Al-Anon or Alateen
Do most teens drink alcohol?
No
What BAC is means you are considered intoxicated?
0.08
Fill in the blank: Alcohol can destroy brain _____.
Cells. Once brain cells are destroyed they cannot grow back.
What are the five major major symptoms of people with an alcohol induced disease.
Denial
Craving
Loss of Control
Tolerance
Physical dependance
What is the best way to avoid the risks of alcoholism?
Never drink
What chemical reaction creates ethanol alcohol
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain? ( in seconds)
30 seconds
Fill in the blank: Someone dies from drinking while driving ever _____ minutes
31 minutes.
What is the difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse
An alcoholic is physically dependent on alcohol unlike alcohol abusers who have an established drinking behaviour.
What skills should you use to so no to drinking if you are ever in a situation in witch alcohol is present?
Your refusal skills specifically the S.T.O.P strategy.