Why is Alcohol Harmful
true or false alcohol makes it hard to think or do things
true
True or False: Alcohol makes it harder to think clearly
true
long term excessive drinking can cause scarring of the liver
Cirrhosis
this is a physical need for a drug
addiction
is a return to the use of a drug
relaps
alcohol belongs to a group of drugs called
depressants
a person's physical and mental abilities are impaired by alcohol
intoxication
Drinking heavily over time increases the risk of
stroke or heart attack
an addiction to any drug can change a
persons life
many people who need help are in
denial
teens who drink risk damaging their
health
slurred speech, loss of balance, and slow reflexes are all examples of
impaired coordination
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause
FAS
people with alcoholism are called
alcoholics
recovery from a drug is usually
long and difficult
what is ethanol alcohol produced by a chemical reaction called
fermentation
dangerous condition caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period
alcohol poisining
true or false: alcohol affects all areas of a persons life
true
millions of people take risky drinking that could lead to
emotional and health problems
many alcoholics find the
AA group
what are all the words to the S. T. O. P strategy
1. say no in a firm voice 2. tell why not 3. offer other ideas 4. promptly leave
how alcohol affects a person
chronic alcohol use weakens the
immune system
true or false there are 5 stages of alcoholism
False
a person who has an adiction to alcohol and choses
to live without alcohol