L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
Drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions
Depressants
A measure of the amount of alcohol present in a persons blood
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
Alcohol Poisoning
a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions
inhibition
What is one major reason alcohol is harmful to teens?
Its harmful to brain development
What immediate effect does alcohol have on reaction time?
Slows it down
What organ can develop cirrhosis from long-term alcohol use?
liver
What do we call a pattern of drinking that leads to problems with school, work, or relationships
Alcohol abuse
What is one trusted adult a teen can talk to when concerned about alcohol use
parent, teacher, counsler
What body system does alcohol slow down because it is a depressant?
The central nervous system
What is the term for difficulty thinking clearly after drinking alcohol?
Impaired judgment
What long-term condition occurs when the heart is weakened due to repeated alcohol use?
Cardiomyopathy
What is the chronic disease where a person is unable to control their alcohol use?
Alcoholism.
What treatment group helps people recover from alcoholism by sharing experiences and support
alcoholics Anonymous
What is the term for the amount of alcohol in a drink?
ABV
What is one short-term physical effect of alcohol on the nervous system?
Loss of coordination
Long-term alcohol use can permanently change which body organ responsible for thinking and memory?
the brain
What is the term for the uncomfortable symptoms that occur when someone addicted to alcohol stops drinking?
withdrawl
What is the first step in getting help for alcohol abuse
Admitting there is a problem
What is the term for something that can cause physical or mental damage to the body?
toxin
What dangerous short-term effect can occur when someone drinks too much too quickly?
Alcohol poisoning.
What disease can long-term alcohol abuse increase the risk of developing in the pancreas?
Pancreatitis
What do we call the strong physical or emotional need to drink alcohol?
craving
What professional can create a treatment plan for someone struggling with alcohol dependence
A doctor or addiction specialist