This kind of drug causes our body functions such as the heart and lungs to slow down...
A Depressant
100
Alcohol impairs a persons ______________ skills, which can affect how well they can steer a vehicle and even walk properly...
Motor Skills
100
The state in which a person's mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another substance.
Intoxication
100
This organ may loose nerves cells, and never recover them.
The Brain.
100
This is the name of the liver disease that can be caused by alcohol abuse.
Cirrhosis
200
Not being able to recall what happened during heavy drinking is called what?
Black Out
200
A smaller person will usually have a ____________ BAC than a larger person when drinking the same amount of alcohol.
Higher
200
This is also known as an alcohol overdoes. In some cases, it can cause death.
A person has consumed so much alcohol that their body is extremely affected and they are at risk of death.
Alcohol Poisoning.
200
This is the organ in the body that cleans your blood. This organ also helps the body break down alcohol at a constant rate.
The Liver
200
The ____________ influences underage drinkers by showing beautiful, successful, popular people enjoying alcohol and having a great time!
The media
300
This is a substance that is taken to cause changes in a person's body or behavior...
Drug
300
Alcohol tends to distribute itself into the _____________ because they are more rich in water.
Muscles
300
Birth defects caused by mothers drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
(Hint: It is 3 words)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
300
Heavy drinker's livers fill with fat and which blocks the flow of ___________ to the rest of the organs.
Blood.
300
This is the legal BAC limit for people 21 and over in the state of Georgia.
.08
400
This is the name of the strict policy regarding alcohol consumption by minors...
Zero Tolerance Policy
400
In terms of speed, how quickly does alcohol move through fat?
It moves very slowly.
400
This is the act of stopping ALL alcohol use so that the body becomes free of alcohol. This is the first step in rehabilitation.
Detoxification
400
Since heavy use of alcohol increases blood pressure, what organ could suffer the most?
The Heart
400
What is the only thing that will help a person to sober up?
Time.
500
This is the group of people that may have influence over a person's choices and behavior (friends, family, co-workers)
Peers
500
If a person has food in their stomach, what does that do to their BAC?
It means they will have a lower BAC.
500
This is the name of the most well-known support group for people struggling with alcoholism and trying to stay sober.
Alcoholics Anonymous
or AA
500
Which body system is at risk of cancer, heartburn, and ulcers as a result of alcohol abuse?
The Digestive System
500
Which type of drink has more alcohol; a beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of liquor?