L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
drugs that slow down the body's function and reactions
depressants
what is a measure of the amount of alcohol presents in a person's blood?
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
Binge Drinking
the physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
Are most teens drinking alcohol?
No
How long does it take for alcohol to be absorbed by the blood stream and reach the brain?
30 seconds
Can alcohol affect a person's mental health?
yes
how much does underage drinking cost society?
50 billion dollars a year
what are the steps of recovery
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, and Resolution
What are two reasons why some teens may drink alcohol?
1. Drinking will help them forget about their problems
2.they will look more mature
3. their friends are peer pressuring the
4.drinking will help the relax
does everyone have the same reaction to alcohol?
no
What does FAS stand for?
fetal alcohol syndrome
Teens 15 and younger are four times more likely to become addicted to alcohol than others
True
if an alcoholic recovers from their addiction, and they then want to drink just one drink are they aloud too?
no, he or she could relapse from just one drink
Can alcohol interfere with the brain's ability to learn and remember?
yes
what fraction of of domestic violence is related to alcohol?
2/3
how do babies get FAS?
through the baby's blood
people who smoke or buy any type of drug spend more money in society than alcoholics
false
what are some symptoms of withdrawal ?
strong mood swings, tiredness, nausea, and headaches
What is the percentage of teen traffic deaths?
1/3
what influences someone's reaction to alcohol?
gender and body size, other drugs they have taken, how much they've eaten, how fast they drink, and how much they drink
statistics show how many people were killed in alcohol related crashes?
16,000
What are the 5 symptoms of Alcoholism?
Denial, Carving, Loss Of Control, Tolerance, and Physical dependence
how can you help a friend/family with an alcohol problem ?
have a honest talk with them, encourage the person to seek help, offer information