Why is Alcohol Harmful
Why do teens try alcohol?
social media, stress relief, peer pressure, and to look more mature
What happens when alcohol reaches the brain?
slows reaction time
What is one of the most serious effects of alcohol?
damage to the liver
How many stages is there for alcoholism?
4 stages
What needs to happen before recovery?
the alcoholic makes the commitment never to drink again
How many teen trafiic deaths are related to alcohol?
one-third
How much domectis violence cases are related to alcohol abuse?
1/3
How long does it take for somone to be killed in a crash involving alcohol?
every 31 minutes
Who is most likely to become addcited to alcohol?
15 and younger are four times likely to become addicted
What does relapse mean?
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
What is one alternative to drinking?
sports, discover a new talent, the arts, theater, volunteering in your community, advocacy
What is the BAC percent to be considered legally intoxicated?
0.08 percent
Why is binge drinking harmful?
it has the potiental long term consequences and possibly death or serious injury is very high
Is alcoholism a disease?
yes, and it can shatter a person's entire life and disrupt the lives of those around them
What is a counseling group for alcoholics?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
What is the definition alcohol?
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegatbles, and grains.
What happens to the alcohol when you consume it?
your liver breaks down 95% of the alcohol and the remaining 5% passes out of the body
What happens when alcohol blocks messages from your brain?
it causes problems with movement, vision, and hearing
What is the cost of underage drinking a year?
50 billion dollars
What can happen when you withdrawal?
mild to severe headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea
What is one advocacy group that helps teens make smart choices?
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.), or Youth for Environmental Sanity
What does malnutrition do to you?
it causes your body to get less nutrients to grow and function properly
What happens to the heart when heavy drinking occurs?
it becomes weakened, enlarged, leads to high blood pressure, and risk of congrestuive hear failure and stroke
what is the difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse?
People who use alcohol are not physically depent on the drug and alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12 month period
Whta are the steps of recovery?
Admission, Counseling, Detoxification,and Resolution