Why is Alcohol Harmful
What type of drug is alcohol, which slows down the central nervous system?
a depressant?
a dangerous condition in which the body is poisoned by a large amount of alcohol in a short time?
alcohol poisoning
What is the liver disease caused by long-term alcohol abuse where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue?
cirrhosis
What disease causes a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol?
alcoholism
What is recovery?
process means learning to live an alcohol-free life
How does alcohol affect a person's motor skills and reaction time?
it slows it down
What short-term effect does alcohol have on a person's body temperature?
causes heat loss
what is a fatty liver
condition where fat builds around the liver and in the liver.
What is the first stage of alcoholism?
It's abuse
What is admitting there is a problem?
the first step to recovery
Which organ breaks down alcohol in the body?
the liver
effects that consuming alcohol have on a person's coordination and physical balance?
disrupts balance, causing slurred speech, unsteadiness, and clumsy movements?
What is high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, or heart damage?
long-term cardiovascular risk
describes needing more alcohol to feel the same effect?
tolerance
Which support group helps family members and friends of alcoholics?
Al-Anon (or Alateen)
Name two social consequences teens may face as a result of underage drinking.
legal trouble, losing trust of parents, school suspension, or damaged friendships
alcohol use can impair what stomach function
increases stomach acid production, leading to nausea or vomiting
What birth defect group can occur when a pregnant female drinks alcohol?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
What are the three stages of alcoholism?
Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction
What medical step cleanses all alcohol from the body during treatment?
detoxification (detox)
Why is a teen's brain more vulnerable to alcohol damage than an adult's brain?
the teen brain is still developing
Why does drinking alcohol increase the risk of dehydration?
because alcohol acts as a diuretic, causing the kidneys to produce more urine.
How does long-term alcohol use affect the digestive system's lining?
it damages the stomach lining, causing ulcers or digestive cancers.
How does alcohol abuse differ from alcoholism?
abuse lacks physical dependence, while alcoholism involves full physical and mental addiction
What are the four steps of recovery in order?
Admission, Detoxification, Counseling, and Recovery