L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is the term for the amount of alcohol in a person's blood typically
Blood Alcohol Content
Alcohol can inhibit judgment. What does it mean when something “inhibits” your judgment
It weakens or slows your ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
What is cirrhosis
A disease where the liver becomes scarred and stops working properly
What does dependence mean in relation to alcohol
The body and mind feel like they need alcohol to function
What is an intervention
A planned meeting where loved ones encourage someone to get help for alcohol problems
What organ is responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body
Liver
What happens to reaction time after someone drinks alcohol
It slows down
Alcohol can weaken what system that protects you from illness
The immune system
What is alcohol abuse
Using alcohol in a way that is dangerous or harmful
Name one adult a teen could talk to if they are worried about alcohol
Parent, counselor, teacher, or trusted adult
Alcohol is a depressant drug. What effect does a depressant drug have on the central nervous system
It slows it down and relaxes you
Why can alcohol make a person lose balance or coordination
It affects the brain areas that control muscle movement
Long-term drinking can damage what major filtering organ
The liver
What does it mean when drinking becomes a “problem”
It starts hurting relationships, school, or health
What is one benefit of asking for help early
It prevents the problem from getting worse
how can factors of body size and gender influence the rate at which alcohol enters the bloodstream
The gender because men have faster digestive system and because of the size of the human and their organs
What is one short-term emotional effect of alcohol use
Mood swings / lowered self-control
Long-term alcohol use can increase the risk of cancer in which area
The mouth, throat, or liver
Alcoholism is considered what type of condition: habit, disease, or lifestyle
A disease
What is a support group someone struggling with alcohol might attend
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is one reason a person might feel pressured to drink even if they don’t want to
Peer pressure
what is the process of making alcohol
Fermentation
How can long-term alcohol use affect school performance
It harms memory and concentration
Name one sign that someone may be developing alcoholism
Needing more alcohol to feel the same effect / drinking alone / hiding drinking
Why is a strong support system important for recovery
It helps encourage healthy choices and prevents relapse