L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is the drug that is produced by chemical reactions in fruits or vegetables?
Alcohol
what does reaction time stand for
Is the ability of the body to respond quickly
How can fatty liver develop
fat builds up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Addiction is a physical or physiological need for a drug
what is an intervention
is a gathering in which the family and friends get the problem drinkers to agree to seek help
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What does Intoxication stand for
the condition of having physical or mental control markedly diminished by the effects of alcohol or drugs
What are Ulcers
They are sores that bleed
what happens at stage 1 of drinking
Looking for opportunities to drink
is it easy to have a alcoholic free life
sometimes but it can be long and difficult
How many teen traffic deaths happen every year
1/3
Can males drink more alcohol than females?
Yes, It depends on the weight and size or a person so men usually do not get as drunk as females
If alcohol is in the blood what can die
Liver cells
what happens at stage 2
Saying or doing hurtful things
Detoxication
If you are caught drinking or buying alcohol the punishment could be
Fines, Arrested or sent to a youth detention center
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol content
How does Heavy Drinking damage the heart muscle
It causes the heart to become enlarged and weaken and leads to high blood pressure
what happens at stage 3
making and losing promises
what does it mean when someone starts an Admission
The start of recovery
What does SADD stand for
Students Against Destructive Decisions
How many percent passes the liver after the breakdown of alcohol
5 percent
By drinking alcohol what does it weaken
The valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus
what happens at stage 4
stage of unreasonable fears
Do alcoholics need counseling?
Alcoholics need outside help from consuls to get better