Why is Alcohol Harmful
What all does alcohol effect in the human body?
Alcohol affects the brain and central nervous system
How long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain?
It is within 30 seconds after being swallowed.
If somebody drinks alcohol a bunch and thinks they can't live with out it, they are?
They might be addicted and think that they need it mentally and emotionally.
If you use alcohol repeatedly you might become...
Addicted, a physical or physiological need for a drug
People who are struggling with alcohol often face...
Denial, they refuse to admit a problem with alcohol.
Why is alcohol harmful to teens?
A teen's body and mind are still growing and developing, alcohol can harm the ability to learn and remember.
What happens when alcohol reaches the brain?
It slows reaction time.
What might happen if someone is depressed and they drink alcohol?
Those who are depressed feel worse with alcohol in their bodies, could lead to suicide.
why is it harmful to be addicted to alcohol?
It can change a persons life, and takes the focus of healthy goals and damages them as well as relationships with family.
Why is it difficult to make a recovery from alcohol addiction?
They will face withdrawals and the recovery will be long and difficult.
What happens to someones behavior when they become drunk?
Some people might become relaxed or friendly, while others could be depressed or angry
What percent of intoxication does a person have to be under to drive in Indiana?
They half to be under .08
Alcohol is absorbed by tissues lining the mouth and stomach, and goes directly into the blood. People who drink large amounts of alcohol are more likely to develop which cancer?
They are more likely to develop mouth or throat cancer.
In some families, members who try to help often make it...
They usually make it worse by becoming enablers.
If an alcoholic takes even one drink they might have a...
Relapse, the return to a drug after attempting to stop.
What might the punishment be if you are under 21 and caught drinking? besides being arrested
Risk getting in trouble with the law, fined, or sent to a youth detention center.
How does alcohol affect the drinker depending on their body type?
Smaller people are affected faster than larger people. Food slows alcohol absorption. How fast you drink, and how much you drink.
What can long term effects of alcohol eventually lead to?
Long term effects can eventually lead to serious health problems, damage to the liver, stomach, pancreas, and heart.
If someone is facing alcohol abuse what might they be doing that is bad?
Failure to fulfill major work, Drinking in situations that could be dangerous, Having ongoing alcohol related legal problems.
What is an admission?
At the start of a recovery, the person must admit that they have an addiction and need help.
What percent or fraction of teen traffic accidents are related to alcohol?
1/3 of teen accidents are related to alcohol
What percent of alcohol leaves the body through breath or pores?
It is about 10 percent. 90 percent leaves the body as urine.
What does cirrhosis do to the liver?
The scaring from the cirrhosis causes blood flow to be reduced through the liver, it is then unable to remove poisons from the blood.
How much does underage drinking cost the society?
Up to 50 billion dollars a year
What is one of the organizations that help the family recover from being enablers.
Al-anon, it teaches about alcoholism and teaches them to understand how they've been affected.