L. 1
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, grains, and vegetables.
What is Alcohol?
What BAC is considered legally intoxicated
.08%
Name one disease the liver can develop because of alcohol consumption
Fatty liver or cirrhosis
Physical and phycological need for a drug
Addiction
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
What are some of the consequences you could face with getting caught drinking underage?
Fined, arrested, and sent to a youth detention center
What gender is more affected by alcohol
Female
What ratio of Americans will be involved in Alcohol related car crash sometime in their lives
3 in 10
Teens 15 and younger are how much more likely to become addicted than others
Four times
Admission
Counseling
Detoxification
Resolution
What are some reasons that teens drink alcohol
They say drinking will help them forget about their problems
They think they'll look more grown up
They think drinking looks cool
Their friends keep pressuring them to
How fast does alcohol reach the brain if the person has not eaten before drinking
30 seconds
Disease characterized by scarring and destruction of the liver
Cirrhosis
How many Americans struggle with alcoholism
14 million
what can to their body happen if an alcoholic decides to quit
Withdraw symptoms
What should teens do instead of drinking
Find other alternatives that are healthier for them
What is it called when a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
What can happen to an unborn baby if the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy
The baby can have birth defects
Mental and physical issues
How many stages of alcoholism are there
4
What is one non-profit that helps teens struggling with Alcoholism
Al-Anon
What are two reasons teens shouldn't drink alcohol?
Drinking risks your health
Using alcohol underage is against the law
Drinking impairs your ability to make smart decisions
What percent of alcohol does the liver actually break down
95%
What percentage of teens pregnant is usually consuming alcohol as well
1/3
What are the 5 major symptoms associated with alcohol abuse
Denial
Craving
Loss of Control
Tolerance
Physical Dependence
What is the best way to avoid the risks associated with alcohol
Stay alcohol free