random
3 risk factors ( from PowerPoint)
Mental illness, binge drinking, heart conditions, liver cancer, accidents from intoxication.
what is a depressant
a drug that slows the nervous system
coffee helps sober you up
False
what is a addict who is dependent on alcohol
a. Alcoholism
b. Sobriety
c. Alcoholic
what can alcohol do to your health
Alcohol can damage several organs and cause or enhance mental disabilities
what is alcohol abuse
excessive use of alcohol use
you can legally buy alcohol when your 20
what is living without alcohol
A. Recovery
B. Metabolism
C. Sobriety
what happens when you get caught drinking and driving
if you are underage you are required to take an alcohol safety class and loose your license for 2 years, if you are of legal age you will receive a DUI, could spend a night or longer in jail, and possibly loose your license for 5 years.
what is an alcoholic
someone who is dependent on alcohol or excessively drinks to "make them feel better".
alcohol can cause depression
true
what is a severe and potentially fatal reaction to alcohol abuse
A. Binge drinking
B. Alcoholic
C. Alcohol poisoning
define the term "blacking out"
passing out and not being able to remember chunks of time
what is metabolism
food in the stomach wont slow down alcohol in the bloodstream
false
What is the average age someone consumes their first alcoholic drink?
A. 13
B. 15
C. 14
name 3 common causes (has to be from the PowerPoint)
Genetics, early age, trauma/coping
Is alcoholism organic or functional?
It is both.
To care for the addicted patient you will first start with medications like supplements and anti-craving medication
False you start with detox and then will be prescribed with medications
A. big meal
b. Coffee
C. Cold showers
D. nothing
E. All the above