Lesson 1
What are drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions?
depressants
What is the term for when a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol?
intoxication
What is the conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions?
inhibition
What is a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period?
alcohol abuse
What is a physical or psychological need for a drug?
addiction
What is the legal drinking age?
21
What BAC measurement is consdiered drunk?
0.08
What organ is most easily affected by alcohol?
liver
What is someone with alcoholism called?
alcoholic
What are the two diseases in the liver from alcoholism?
fatty liver and cirrhosis
What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol?
learning new skills, discovering a new talent, challenging your body
Approximately what percent of alcohol consumed it broken down by the liver?
95 percent
What does FAS stand for?
fetal alcohol syndrome - a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
What are the five major symptoms of alcholism?
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependance
How can alcohol absorption be delayed?
if the person who drinks has eaten a heavy meal
What number of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3
30 seconds
How is alcohol consumed?
It is absorbed by tissues lining the mouth and stomach, and goes directly into the blood.
What is the approximate total cost of alcohol-related problems per year?
175.9 billion dollars
What part of the brain does alcohol disrupt?
the parts responsible for memory and problem solving
What are two teen advocacy groups to help teens make smart choices?
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.)
What fraction of ll domestic violence cases are related to alcohol?
2/3
On average, how often is someone killed in a car crash?
every 31 minutes
What is stage three of alcoholism?
the alcoholic loses control
What type of drug is alcohol?
depressant