Alcohol Facts
Alcohol is a ________.
What is, Depressant?
True or False? Negative effects of alcohol can also lead to damage in relationships with family, friends, and others.
True
BAC stands for...
What is, Blood Alcohol Concentration?
A drug that slows the central nervous system.
Depressant
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Alcoholism cannot be ____, but it can be _______.
What is, cured and treated?
Drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to _______.
What is alcohol poisoning?
In low doses, alcohol produces _____. List two.
What is, Poor concentration, Slow reflexes, Slow reaction time, Reduced coordination, Slower brain activity
True or false? Riding in a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking is safer than driving a car drunk yourself.
False
A state in which the body is poisioned by alcohol or another substance and the persons physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication
Percent of crimes that are alcohol related
What is, 40%?
True or False? Ethanol can be produced synthetically, or naturally through the fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains.
What is, True?
In medium doses, alcohol produces ____. List three.
What is, Slurred speech, Sleepiness, Altered emotions, Poor vision, Sleepiness and disruption of sleeping patterns?
Name why on wouldn't want slow reflex due to alcohol while driving.
Having a slower reflex or reaction time isn't good to have while driving. Lack of reaction time could make you more vulnerable to accidents, you may also not be able to avoid a crash due to lack of distance judgement.
Drinking 5 or more drinks in a small amount of time.
What is, Binge Drinking?
Stages of Alcoholism
What is, abuse, dependence, addiction?
Name 3 affects that alcohol has on the human body.
What is, decreases reaction time, impairs vision, and diminishes judgement.
Long Term effects, name three.
What is, loss of brain function, coma, increased blood pressure, Digestive lining damage, vomiting, heart attack/stroke, alcoholic ATP, Fat build up in liver?
Adult drivers with a BAC of over ___% can be charged with drunk driving.
What is, 0.08%?
A diesease in which a person has a pyhsical or phychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.
What is, Alcoholism?
Name 2 symptoms of Alcoholism
What is, crave, loss of control, physical dependence tolerance?
Blood alcohol depends on the....
What is, quantity and type of alcohol consumed, rate of consumption, and body size and gender?
Name three(short term) internal (Body) effects of alcohol
What is:
Irregular Heartbeat
Slow respiration
Vomiting
Name why one wouldn't want to have a slower reaction time while driving.
Having a slower reflex or reaction time isn't good to have while driving. Lack of reaction time could make you more vulnerable to accidents, you may also not be able to avoid a crash due to lack of distance judgement.
Group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.
What is, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Name 2 treatments of Alcoholism
What is, detoxification, counseling, admitting to alcohol problem, Recovery.