L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
Depressants
what is a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time?
Alcohol poisoning
This is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
What is a physical of psychological need for a drug
addiction
what is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
Recovery
What is the legal age to be able to drink?
21
what percent of alcohol does the liver break down?
95%
What is the BAC level that if you are over you are intoxicated by law.
0.08
underage drinking cost society more than how much money
50 billion
what does the alcoholic have to do for the first step of recovery
commit to never drink again
What is 1 reason why teens say they drink alcohol?
1. It helps with their problems
2. It makes them look more grown up
3. movies make it look cool
4. my friends pressure me to try it
5. It will help the relax
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol content
What does FAS stand for.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
What are the five major symptoms
Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, and Physical Dependence
how many steps are there to recover
4
What are some positive alternatives to drinking?
sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent, being part of a team, ETC.
what is one way (in the book) alcohol can affect an individual?
Gender and body size
Other drugs
food
general health
how fast you drink
how much you drink
What does DWI stand for
Driving While Intoxicated
how many stage are there of Alcoholism
What does AA stand for
Alcoholics Anonymous
What does SADD stand for?
Students Against Destructive Decisions
How long does it take for the alcohol to reach the brain?
30 seconds
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14 million
What does S.T.O.P stand for
Say no. Tell why not. Offer another idea. Promptly leave