L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
alcohol
intoxication
A disease characterized by scarring snd eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
People who suffer from alcoholism are
alcoholics
True or False; Treatment for alcoholism begins with the
alcoholic’s understanding that he or she has
an addiction and must never drink, again
true
The type of alcohol we can drink and is made during a process called fermantation.
ethanol alcohol
eaten a heavy meal
Do your brain cells grow back?
No
Currently, an estimated____ Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem.
14 million
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.
relapse
True or False: majority of teens drink alcohol
False
If a person has a BAC of ____ percent he or she is considered legally intoxicated.
0.08
True or False: Alcohol is not digested like other foods and goes directly into the blood.
True
Name the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
Recovery starts only after the alcoholic makes the ____ never to drink again
commitment
Alternatives for alcohol
sports, learning new skills, discovering new talents, challenging your body, and being part of a team
Can alcohol poisoning kill you?
Yes
Major organs that can get damaged from drinking alcohol
stomach, pancreas, liver, and heart
This is a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
Physical dependence
The 4 recovery steps
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, Resolution
Research has shown that alcohol use can interfere with ____-____ and ____-____ growth.
short-term and long-term
How long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain?
30 seconds
Things babies with FAS can have
smaller body sizes, lower birth weight, and other problems
are alcoholics usually calm when being confronted about suffering from alcoholism
no; they are usually hostile
____are available to teens with an alcoholic in their family
Support Groups