Show:
L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful


L. 2: Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use



L. 3: Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Use



L. 4: Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse




L. 5: Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse



100

What is a drug that is produced by a chemical

reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains?

Alcohol

100

The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.

Reaction time

100

A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down.

Fatty liver 

100

Who are the persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior?

Enablers

100
What is it called when family and friends gather to get the problem drinker to agree to seek help?

Intervention

200

What is the legal age to drink?

21

200

What percentage of alcohol does the liver break down once consumed?

95%

200

What dies if alcohol is frequently in the blood?

Liver cells

200

How many Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem?

14 million
200

What can help a person recover from alcohol abuse?

Counseling

300

Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs called?

Depressants

300

What does BAC stand for?

Blood alcohol content

300

What is the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time?

Binge drinking

300

What stage does the alcoholic lose control?

Stage 3

300

Mild to severe withdrawal symptoms are?

Headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea

400


Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called? 


Fermentation

400

What BAC percent makes it dangerous for a person to drive?

0.08

400

What is a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems?

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

400

What is the cost of underage drinking in society?

More than 50 billion dollars a year

400

This nonprofit group teaches family and friends about alcoholism and helps them understand how they have been affected?

Al-Anon

500

What are two groups that help teens make good choices?

1. Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

2. Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)

500

How many domestic violence cases are related to alcohol abuse?

2/3

500

This is a very serious and long-lasting result of lowered inhibitions.

Teen pregnancy

500

What are the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism?

Denial, Craving, Loss of Control, Tolerance, and Physical dependance

500

The 4 steps on the road to recovery for everyone are?

Admission, Counseling, Detoxification, and Resolution