L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
Define Alcohol
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Define Reaction time
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
Define Cirrhosis
A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
Define addiction
A physical or psychological need for a drug
Define Withdrawal
the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.
In reality, are most teens drinking?
No
What should someone not do while intoxicated?
Drive
True or False. Can alcohol be addictive?
True
People with alcoholism are called what?
Alcoholics
What would a family hold to talk about getting help for the problem drinker?
An intervention
What can you do if your worried about not making the best decision?
Talk to someone, family, friends, or advocacy groups.
What might someone be feeling while intoxicated?
Some feel happy, and other may feel sad. Some may be relaxed, and some may be tense/violent.
Since alcohol is a depressant, it affects what?
How many stages are there in alcoholism?
Four
Whats a good way to stay alcohol free?
By simply saying no.
There are several kinds of alcohol. Where can you find a type of alcohol that would you find/use to clean a house?
Any type of cleaner
What is the livers job?
Break down alcohol once it enters the blood stream.
Fill in the blank - If alcohol is frequently in the blood, what happens to your ___ cells ____.
your liver cells die
Currently, how many Americans are estimated to be an alcoholic or have a problem with alcohol.
14 million Americans
Fill in the blank:
Recovery only starts after the alcoholic make a ____.
A commitment
Where in the body does alcohol affect?
The brain and central nervous system.
What is it called when alcohol causes great violence both in and outside the home?
Domestic violence
What does alcohol do to the stomach?
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining and increases the amount of acid there
What stage of Alcoholism does an alcoholic begin to not be able to physically control how much they drink?
Stage three.
What is a popular organization that alcoholics can turn to for help?
Al-Anon.