Lesson 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What type of drug is alcohol
Depressant
a persons mental and physical ability's have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
Binge Drinking
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
What are Alternatives
Different ways of thinking or acting
BAC stands for
blood alcohol content
since alcohol is a depressant it affects a persons
emotional health
how many stages of alcoholism is there
4
when alcoholics need outside help
counseling
True or False. If you choose not to drink alcohol you will be fitting in with your peers
True
are females are affected more than males when drinking
yes
what percent is legally considered drunk
0.08
the five major symptoms in order
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, and Physical dependence
How many steps is the road top recovery
4
True or False. Alcohol is the last factor in teen dealth's
False
the liver breaks down what percent of alcohol consumed
95%
if the stomach has extra acid it can make it red and
swollen
True or false. Denial is the biggest symptom of alcoholism
True
True or False. recovery is difficult
True
True or False. You should ride in a car with someone who just had one drink, but when they ask if you want a ride you smell lots of alcohol in their breath
False
two thirds of all domestic violence cases are related to what
Alcohol-Abuse
drinking alcohol weakens the valve that separates the esophagus from what
when a person continues to drink even when relationships are ruined
Alcohol Abuse
person admits that they have an addiction
Admission