Lesson 1: Why Alcohol is Harmful
Alcohol is what kind of drug?
Depressant
Intoxication is when...
Someone's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
FAS stands for...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Enablers are..
People who create an atmosphere in which an alcoholic can comfortably continue their unacceptable drinking behaviour
Withdrawal is...
The physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
What is the kind of alcohol that is included in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol
What BAC is considered legally intoxicated?
0.08%
True or False: Alcohol can worsen a person's long term memory
True
Is alcoholism considered a disease?
Yes
Admission is when...
When someone finally admits that they have an addiction and agree to get help
The legal drinking age is?
21 years old
True or False: Alcohol effects smaller people more than bigger people
True
What organ does alcohol irritate and sometimes even cause ulcers?
The stomach
Fill in the blank: Teens __ and under are four times more likely to become addicted then older individuals
15
List an effect of withdrawal
Headaches, tiredness, mood swings, and nausea
List 2 reasons why teens say they drink alcohol
Helps forget problems, will look more grown up, movies make drinking look cool, peer pressure, helping with relaxation
How many domestic violence cases are related to alcohol (fraction)?
2/3 of all domestic violence cases
Answers include scars, bumps, harder than a normal liver, and darker in color
Fill in the blank: An estimated __ million Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem
14
In the "When Communication Counts Most" section, what is one of the ways mentioned on how you can help a friend or family member alcoholic?
Have an honest talk with the alcoholic, encourage the person to seek help, and offer information
Name an advocacy group listed in lesson 1
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U)
How fast is alcohol absorbed by the brain?
Within 30 seconds
Is alcohol digested like other foods and drinks? If not, how so?
No; Alcohol is digested directly into the blood stream
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism stated in lesson 4?
People who abuse alcohol don't physically depend on the drug unlike people with alcoholism
Fill in the blank: If you feel pressured to try alcohol try the __ strategy (Mentioned at the end of lesson 5)
S.T.O.P