L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
a person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
Bing Drinking
a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behavior within a 12-month period
Alcohol Abuse
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
Relaps
What is the type of alcohol that is used for human consumption
Ethanol alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
What does FAS stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrom
How many Americans are Alcoholics?
An estimate of 14 million
Fill in the Blank.
Withdraw can be very mild to very _____ and include headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea.
Severe
Is alcohol a Depressant or a stimulant?
Depressant
In Indiana, the point where the BAC of someone is legally considered intoxicated, is what? (percentage)
0.08%
Those with depression either feel
1. Better
2. Worse
2. Worse
are the 4th and 5th stage of Alcoholism Chronic?
Yes
What is Resolution
Resolution is when the alcoholic chooses to live a life without alcohol.
True or false?
Alcohol is not allowed for teen consumption because their stomach is too small.
False
It is illegal for teen consumption because they are still developing. The brain, especially, is developing and the alcohol can interfere with the growth.
When eating or drinking other substances while consuming alcohol, it can slow down alcohol absorption.
True
True or False.
Fatty Liver and Cirrhosis are the same disese involving the liver.
False
Fatty Liver is a disease in which fat builds up with fat and is not able to be broken down. Cirrhosis is where the liver scars is and is not able to function properly.
True or False.
Enablers prevent the Alcoholic from getting help.
True
The Enablers provide a safe environment for the alcoholic to drink without worries.
True or False.
The Families of the alcoholics need to recover as well.
True.
Fill in the Blank.
This phrase is encouraged for many teens "Just say _____" is a simple but effective way to turn down drugs.
No
Fill in the blank.
When alcohol is made, is comes from the breakdown of ________1. so it contains ________2.
Sugar1
Calories2
Every 31 min, how many people are killed because of DWI. for ADDITIONAL points, what does DWI stand for.
1 person is killed every 31 min because of DWI.
DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated
What are the 5 stages of Alcoholism? (100pt each stage)
Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, Physical Dependance
If you find yourself in a situation in which you feel pressured to try alcohol, use _____________
Refusal Skills