L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What are other ways of thinking or acting?
Alternatives
What is a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period?
Alcohol poisoning
What is the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time?
Binge drinking
What is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol?
Alcoholism
What is the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance?
Detoxification
How many teen traffic deaths are alcohol-related?
One third
When is someone considered legally intoxicated and is not allowed to drive?
0.08 BAC
What cells that alcohol destroys can't grow back?
Brain cells
Are people mentally or physically addicted to alcohol?
Physically
What is the name of a counseling group for alcoholics? (two letter abbreviation, same letters)
AA or Alcoholics Anonymous
Why is the drinking age 21?
Because the effects of alcohol on anyone younger can result in growth and brain problems.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol content
What is the disease caused by alcohol that scars and destroys the liver?
Cirrhosis
No
What are some symptoms of a withdrawal?
Headaches, tiredness, mood swings, nausea, etc.
What is a popular saying when people talk about refusing drugs?
"Just say no"
How many domestic violence cases are related to alcohol?
Two thirds
What brain problems does alcohol cause?
Damaged memory and problem solving
How many Americans have an alcohol abuse problem or are alcoholics?
14 million
Does someone's alcoholism affect their family and friends?
Yes
Do all people react the same to alcohol?
No
What percentage of alcohol is broken down by the liver?
95%
On average, every ___ minutes someone is killed in a crash involving alcohol?
31
Teens ___ and younger are ___ times more likely to become addicted than older individuals. (product is 60)
15;4
Can family members or friends be enablers?
Yes