Vocabulary
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.
Ethanol
The chemical action of yeast on sugars.
Fermentation
BAC % THAT MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO DRIVE
0.08% BAC
THE ORGAN WHERE THE ALCOHOL IS BROKEN DOWN
LIVER
When alcoholic decide to quit drinking, they must go through...
Recovery
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
An addict who is dependent on alcohol.
Alcoholic
all alcoholics share certain symptoms, name 2
Cravings
Loss of control
physical dependence
tolerance
Scarring of the liver
cirrhosis
The ultimate consequences of drinking and driving
hurting yourself or others
Drugs that slows down the body's functions and reactions.
DEPRESSANTS
Living without alcohol.
Sobriety
The chemical that makes alcohol addicitive
What is inflammation of the liver caused by drinking alcohol.
Alcoholic hepatitis
Their brains are still developing
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Dangerous condition when someone drinks excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
ALCOHOL POISONING
Any amount of alcohol in the blood can cause
Impairment or intoxication
Condition in which fats build up in the liver and can not be broken down
FATTY LIVER
What are the 3 stages of alcoholism?
Abuse
Dependence
Addiction
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol, the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.
Binge Drinking
Name 2 Long term effects of alcohol
damage to brain cells and a reduction in brain size.
increased blood pressure, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
buildup of fat cells in the liver, which can lead to cell death.
ulcers and stomach cancer.
destruction of the pancreas.
Adjusting to functioning without alcohol
detoxification
Name 3 of the 6 factors that influence alcohol’s effects
Body size.
Gender.
Food.
Rate of intake.
Amount.
Medicine.