L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is a depressant?
drugs that slow down the body's functions and reations
a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a persons blood
fatty liver
a condition in which fats builds up in the liver
alcoholism
a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
intervation
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
alcohol is the cause of [ ] amounts of traffic accidents every year
hundrends
what does the liver do to alcohol?
alcohol disrupts part of the brain that are responible for what?
memory and problem solving
5 symptoms of alcoholism
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependance
what are the steps of getting help
Admission Counseling Detoxification Resolution
S.T.O.P
Say no in a form voice
Tell why not
Offer other ideas
Promptly leave
12 oz.
[ ] drinking damages the heart muscle
heavy
what happens in stage 4 of alcoholism (one example)
long periods of being intoxicated all the time
strange of unreasonable fears
faulty thinking or hallucinations
malnutrition caused by not eating properly
what is a well-known organization to help alcoholics?
Al-Anon
SADD
Against destructive decisions
those who drink are more likely to [ ] or behave violently
fight
in 2005 how many people died in alcohol related crashes?
16,000
how much does underage drinking cost society?
50 billion
avoid situations where [ ] may be present
alcohol
T.A.T.U
Teens against tobacco use
where is violence increased when alcohol is served?
sporting events
what is a special problem for teens?
binge drinking
the total cost of alcohol-related problems
175.9 billion
what should you practice?
S.T.O.P