L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
Reaction Time
Condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Fatty Liver
Physical or psychological need for a drug
Addiction
Gathering in which Faily and friend get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
Intervention
what type of drug is alcohol?
depressant
BAC is measured as a _____ of the total amount of blood in the body
percentage
Alcohol can lead to major damage in the _____
stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
most people in the _____ stage are surprised by how much they can drink.
what stage is this?
Stage one
Past alcoholics need to avoid situations where ____ will be present
alcohol
Alcohol affects the ____
brain and central nervous system
And as with any drug overdose, _____ can kill you
alcohol poisoning
Cirrhosis is _____
characterized as the scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
Alcohol abuse is _____
a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period
Detoxification is ___
the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
Alcohol is the cause of ____ of traffic accidents every year.
hundreds
Malnutrition is ____
a condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly
Babies with FAS can have _______
smaller body sizes, lower birth wieght
An estimated ______ million Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem
14
The steps to recovery from alcoholism are: ____
admission, counseling, detoxification, and resolution
____ of teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol
1/3
Several things determine the effect alcohol may have: _____________
gender and body size, other drugs, food, general health, how fast you drink, how much you drink
Babies with FAS frequently develop problems with their _____
heart and kidneys
People who suffer from alcoholism usually have 5 major symptoms: __________
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
(True or False) Family and friends will also need help after being around an alcoholic
True