Short Term Physical Effects
Alcohol is a depressant which means it directly does this.
Slows down the Central Nervous System, Reactions and Reflexes
If the body begins to crave alcohol in order to feel/ function "normally".
Alcoholism, Addition
When consuming alcohol, people make choices or take risks they normal wouldn't because alcohol tends to do this, especially to the teenage brain.
Impair judgement.
Alcohol tends to lower inhibitions or impair judgement, this can lead to these types of behaviors
Risky.
Where is it illegal for anyone under this age to buy or consume alcohol? (2 answers)
All 50 states, and 21 years old.
Slurred Speech
Chronic Alcoholism can cause this to happen to a vital organ. (need specific name)
Liver Damage (cirrhosis), Liver Disease or Failure
It can be hard to focus on a task for an extended period of time after consuming alcohol because it has this effect on the brain.
Lessens the ability to focus or concentrate.
When people have lower inhibitions and impaired judgement, they can say things that damage these.
Relationships- Family, Friends, Significant Others.
How many states have laws against the use of fraudulent identification? (Fake IDs)
Aside from reactions and reflexes, this is also a major reason that driving under the influence is so dangerous.
Blurred/Distorted vision.
This can happen if alcohol is consumed during pregnancy.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
It can be difficult for people to recall conversations, or any information after drinking because alcohol does this.
Impairs the ability to process information.
With impaired judgement and coordination its much more likely that a person will experience this. (feeling)
Embarrassment.
Most states have laws that prohibit _____________ from carrying or handling alcohol.
Minors (people under 18 years old)
Binge drinking or mixing alcohols, especially without the consumption of food can cause this.
Upset stomach/ Vomiting
Excessive and chronic Alcohol consumption can lead to blood clots which often cause this to happen.
Stroke
Alcohol has a reputation for causing people to fight. It is because alcohol can do this.
Increase aggression, or heighten emotions.
Experiencing heightened emotions and aggression can cause this to happen. It is likely it would not occur if alcohol were not consumed.
Fighting/arguing with friends, family, loved ones.
If caught while consuming alcohol or with alcohol in your system at school, it is likely you will experience this.
Suspension or expulsion.
Any of these 4 things are likely to happen when someone over consumes alcohol. (2 correct for points)
Blackout, Loss of Consciousness, Respiratory Failure, Death.
Alcoholism has been linked to this neurological disorder in the brain.
Dementia (Loss of Brain Function)
A common feeling that people experience while drinking alcohol or when the effects are wearing off.
Anxiety/ Anxious
Car crashes are much more likely after consuming alcohol because of these four things (2 correct for points)
1. Impaired judgement
2. Impaired focus/concentration
3. Impaired coordination/ reactions
4. Increase in risky behaviors
An arrest for Driving Under the Influence is called what? And what does it often result in?
DUI, suspension of driver's license, court ordered alcohol treatment/counseling, and fines.