L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Alcohol
person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
intoxication
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
Binge Drinking
physical or phycological need for a drug
addiction
the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
Detoxification
even a small amount of alcohol can affect how a person
feels and behaves
how long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain
30 secs
drinking alcohol as a teen can lead to
long-lasting learning and memory problems
teens 15 and under are four times more likely to become addicted than
older individuals
treatment for alcoholism begins with - -
the alcoholic's understanding that they have an addiction
some people become relaxed and friendly Others become
depressed and angry
in the brain alcohol effects memory, speech, judgement, vision, and....
hearing
if people drink large amounts of alcohol they are more likely to develope cancer in their
mouth or throat
currently an estimated - - Americans have an alcohol abuse problem
14 miillion
shoulod you choose friends who are alcohol free?
yes
It is illegal to drink alcohol under the age of
21
the liver breaks down how much percent of alcohol consumed?
95%
in what year did 16,000 people die in alcohol related crashes
2005
there are - - stages of alcoholism
4
S.T.O.P
what does SADD stand for?
Students Against Destructive Decisions
if a persons BAC is - - he or she is illegally intoxicated
0.08
alcohol can block messages sent to the
brain
people in the first stage are drinking to - -
relax/ relief stress
What does AA stand for
Alcoholics Anonymous