L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what are drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions?
Depressants
a person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior.
Enablers
the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
Recovery
True or False: Does alcohol effect your growing brain?
TRUE
What is the livers job?
To break down alcohol once it enters the body
What are 2 life threatening problems associated with heavy drinking?
Fatty livers and Cirrhosis
How many more times are teens 15 and under more likely to become addicted to substances?
4 more times
Are some people struggling with alcohol addiction in denial?
YES
What is one of the biggest factors in teen traffic deaths?
0.08
What is cirrhosis and what does it cause
Cirrhosis is a disease caused by heavy drinking. It causes scaring and and maybe destruction of the liver.
True or False: Addiction effects a persons mental well being
True
How many steps are in the road to recovery
Four
What does the S.T.O.P acronym mean?
Say no in a firm voice.
Tell why not.
Offer other ideas.
Promptly leave.
What is one effect of malnutrition?
weakened immune system.
How many people were killed in 2005 because of alcohol re-lated crashes?
16,000
What are the five major symptoms of Alcoholism
Denial
Craving
Loss of control
Tolerance
Physical dependence
What is AA?
Alcoholics anonymous
How can alcohol effect the family and friends around you?
Alcohol can effect the people around you by making the drinker more dangerous and harmful to be around
Most drinkers addicted to alcohol are violent and can't control themselves
How can you get alcohol poisening
Drinking too much
What are some of the effects of binge drinking?
1. Pregnancy or contraction of sexually transmitted diseases due
to sexual activity
2. Death from alcohol poisoning
3. Being a victim of violent behavior
4. Death due to falls, drowning, or drunk driving
What is one effect of stage four alcoholism
Strange or unreasonable fears
Faulty thinking or hallucinations
Malnutrition caused by not eating properly
Long periods of being intoxicated all the time
What are some symptoms of withdrawl
headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea