Why is alcohol harmful?
What is Alcohol?
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
Cirrhosis
what is the psychological or physical need for a drug?
Addiction
What is a gathering in which family and friends get the drinker to agree to seek help?
Intervention
What happens when a teen drinks alcohol or other drugs before they are old enough?
They can experience memory loss, interference with long and short term growth, and damage to the brains ability to learn.
What part of the body breaks alcohol down?
The liver
What BAC level is officially intoxicated in most states?
0.08
What do some people do to deal with grief or stress?
Use drugs
Some alcoholics who have broken their addiction and have returned to normal life have this happen to them.
a relapse
What is Fermentation?
Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called
How fast does alcohol reach the brain?
30 seconds
What can long term alcohol drinking cause?
damage to your major organs, such as your stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart.
What can addiction cause?
a loss in focus on health and can damage relationships
What are some withdrawal symptoms?
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
What are Alternatives?
Pursuing interests in theater or the arts, volunteering in your community, and advocacy.
How does alcohol affect you?
it can slow your reaction time, nausea, and it can mess with your speech.
What does alcohol effect mentally?
memory and problem solving
What is one of the 5 major symptoms of alcohol abuse?
Denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence
What is an organization that helps people with an alcohol problem?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Why do some teens drink alcohol?
To look cool, look like an adult, to fit in.
Where does most of the alcohol get absorbed into?
The small intestine
What does DWI stand for?
Driving while intoxicated
How much does alcoholism cost society?
50 billion dollars a year
What is i called when an alcoholic decides to seek help and takes responsibility for their actions?
Resolution