L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What are depressants?
type of drug alcohol is
What does alcohol effect in the brain?
Memory, judgment, speech, vision, and hearing
Can a combination of alcohol and depression lead to a teen committing suicide?
A combination of alcohol and depression can lead a teen to suicide
What can FAS do to a baby?
babies may have smaller body sizes, low birth weight, and they may develop problems with their kidneys and hearts too
Choose friends who are...?
Alcohol free
What is ethanol?
Drinking alcohol
What is Blood Alcohol Content?
Measure of the amount of alcohol in a persons blood
What is cirrhosis?
Why shouldn't women drink during pregnancy?
Because their baby may get FAS
Mild to severe withdrawals can include what symptoms?
Tiredness, headaches, strong mood swings, and nausea
What is fermentation?
How alcohol is made
What is the BAC of a legally intoxicated person?
0.08
Alcohol can also block messages sent to the brain. This can cause problems with...?
Movement, vision, and hearing
Who are enablers?
persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can continue his or he unacceptable behavior
What does relapse mean?
the return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21
Can alcohol poisoning kill someone?
Alcohol poisoning can kill
Drinking alcohol can lead to long lasting...?
Learning and memory problems
An estimated how many Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem?
14 million Americans
What does being in denial mean?
Means the refusal to admit a problem with alcohol.
What fraction of teen car accidents are related to alcohol?
1/3 of teen car accidents
What fraction of domestic violence cases are alcohol related?
2/3 of domestic violence cases
In 2005, how many people died to alcohol related crashes?
16000
teens 15 and younger are how many times more likely to become addicted?
four times
What is Admission in the steps to recovery
The person must admit he or she had an addiction to the drug.