L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains?
Alcohol
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations is called what?
Reaction time
A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down is called what?
Fatty liver
A physical or psychological need for a drug is called what?
Addiction
What is the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance?
Withdrawal
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
When a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol they are _______?
Intoxicated
What is it called when you get arrested for drunk driving?
(DWI)
Teens 15 and younger are _____ times more likely to become addicted than older individuals?
Four
The person is unable to limit his or her drinking on any given occasion?
Loss of control
There are several kinds of alcohol, but the alcohol we are talking about in this chapter is a beverage. It is called ______ alcohol?
It is called ethanol alcohol
_______ is a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood?
Blood alcohol content (BAC)
What is the BAC of a person that is considered legally intoxicated?
0.08
Currently an estimated ______ Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem?
14 million
This is a type of addiction in which
the body itself feels a direct need for a drug. If the person stops
drinking abruptly, he or she may experience symptoms, such
as sweating, shakiness, and anxiety?
Physical dependence
Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called ______?
Fermentation
What is alcohol poisoning?
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
What is binge drinking?
The consumption of a large quantity pf alcohol in a very short time
One of the biggest problems with alcohol is that it is habit-forming. Like other drugs, using alcohol repeatedly can lead to _____?
Addiction
The person has a hard time believing they have a problem. They are usually the last to admit they need help?
Denial
Alcohol is the cause of hundreds of traffic accidents every year. ________ of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
One - Third
A glass of wine is how many ounces?
5 ounces
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
is a group of alcohol-related brith defects that include both physical and mental problems
Most people in what stage are surprised by how much they can drink?
Stage One
The person has a strong need, or compulsion, to drink?
Craving