L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is the definition of Alternatives?
other ways of thinking or acting
What is the definition of Intoxication?
a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
What is the definition of fatty liver?
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down.
What is the definition of addiction?
a physical or psychological need for a drug.
A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
What is the legal drinking age?
21
Does the speed that you drink affect anything to do with drinking alcohol?
Yes, the faster you drink, the more he or she will be affected by alcohol.
Do brain cells grow back?
No
What are people who live with Alcoholism called?
Can you skip one of the steps to alcohol recovery?
No.
Why do some teens drink alcohol?
To forget about problems
took grown-up/cooler
Peer pressure
to relax
What BAC is considered legally intoxicated?
0.08%
Is alcohol digested?
No, it's absorbed by tissues in the mouth and stomach, and goes to the stomach
How many Americans struggle with alcoholism?
14 million
What are the symptomes of a withdrawal?
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea.
What are some unhealthy side effects that teens don't know?
The problems will still be there after the effects wear off
They can get in trouble for underage drinking
They might not know the health risks that come with alcohol
The friends that peer pressure you are not real friends
Alcohol interferes with daily activities
What does the liver do to Alcohol?
breaks it down into water and carbon dioxide gas.
How does alcohol affect your brain?
it creates issues with memory and problem-solving. it destroys brain cells.
Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, and Physical dependence.
Is the alcoholic the only one who needs help in the situation?
No, the family needs help too
What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol?
Pursue hobbies
advocasy
What percentage of alcohol does the liver break down?
95%
What is the term for someone who is drunk-driving?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Underage drinking costs society how much money per year?
$50 billion
What are the steps to recovery?
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, and Resolution.