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Factors of Alcohol
Steps to Recovery
Drugs
100
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
What is alcohol
100
A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
What is alcoholism
100
Drinking a large quantity of alcohol causes alcohol levels in the bloodstream to rise
What is amount
100
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
What is recovery
100
Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician
What are prescription medicines
200
Physically and mentally impaired by the use of alcohol
What is intoxicated
200
Living without alcohol
What is sobriety
200
In general, alcohol moves into the bloodstream faster in females
What is gender
200
Step 1: where alcoholic admits to having a problem and asks for help
What is admission
200
Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician
What are over the counter medicines
300
The consumption of several alcohol drinks in a very short period of time
What is binge drinking
300
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
What is recovery
300
A person who drinks a lot in a short period of time is more likely to become intoxicated
What is time frame
300
Step 2: Alcoholic goes through detox
What is detoxification
300
Condition in which a person's body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater amounts in order for it to be effective
What is tolerance
400
The amount of alcohol concentration in a person's bloodstream
What is blood alcohol concentration
400
A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
What is fetal alcohol syndrome
400
The same amount of alcohol has a greater effect on a smaller person than it does a bigger person
What is body size
400
Step 3: Alcoholic recieves help on how to live without alcohol
What is counseling
400
Substances that slow down the body's functions and reactions
What are depressants
500
Scarring and destruction of the liver
What is cirrhosis
500
Support groups for alcoholics to help cope with their problems
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA Meetings)
500
Alcohol can interfer with the effects of ______ and it can also intensify the effects of alcohol
What are medicines
500
Step 4: Alcoholic takes responsibility for his or her own life
What is recovery
500
Substances that speed up the body's functions
What are stimulants