Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction if fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol content
What is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
Cirrhosis
A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
Physical dependence
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
Recovery
It is illegal for anyone under the age of ... to drink alcohol
21
What BAC is high enough to make you feel lightheaded
0.02%
One of the most serious effects of alcohol is damage to the
Liver
The biggest problem with alcohol is that it is
hobbit forming
If an alcoholic takes even one drink, there is a chance that he or she will have a
relapse
What kind of alcohol do people drink
Ethanol alcohol
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
Alcohol poisoning
The combination of alcohol and depression can lead a teen to
commit suicide
The biggest symptom of this disease
Denial
What does recovery start with
Commitment to never drink again
What are the steps to the S.T.O.P strategy
1. Say no in a firm voice
2. Tell why not
3. Offer other ideas
4. Promptly leave
Approximately how much alcohol consumed is broken down by your liver
95%
Are sores that cause bleeding
Ulcers
An estimated amount of ... Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem
14 million
Who needs to recover from the effects of and alcoholic as well
Their families and friends
What does T.A.T.U stand for
Teen Against Tobacco Use
True or False: How much you drink affects the individual
True
In 2005, over ... people were killed in alcohol-related chrashs
16,000
The total cost of alcohol-related problem is approximately
175.9 billion dollars a year
Alcohol use can damage a teen's
physical, mental/emotional, and social health