L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
Why is a depressant bad for the person and body?
It is harmful because they could hurt themselves, and do something they wouldn't mean to have did.
What is the definition for if a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.
Intoxication
What is cirrhosis?
Is a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
What is the definition for if you have the physical need for the drug.
The definition is addiction.
What is a relapse?
What is the legal drinking age?
21
Is it possible for people that drink do things they regret or say?
Yes, because the body i slowed down and you have sense of control.
What can alcohol do to the heart?
It can put holes in the heart and make you have high blood pressure.
People with alcoholism are called what?
They are called alcoholics.
Why is it important to talk to your family.
Because they are close people that you trust and will help you as much as they can.
Yes
What does BAC stand for?
This abbreviation stand for blood alcohol content.
Can alcohol affect a baby during the pregnancy.
Yes it can badly affect the baby.
Drinking alcohol for a long time can lead to what?
It can lead to mental issues
Why is it important to choose friends who are alcohol free.
So, you don't not start alcohol and get peer pressured.
What type of alcohol is a beverage drink
ethanol alcohol
About how much alcohol does the liver break down?
The liver breaks down about 95% and the other five passes through your sweat, urine, and breath.
About how many minutes is someone killed everyday?
Every 31 minutes
How much money cost the state for underage drinking every year.
What is a recovery alcoholic.
Someone who is not drinking anymore but used to.
Why is alcohol more harmful to women?
This is because women can't digest it as well as men. Men could drink same amount as women and be fine, but the woman could have long term health problems.
How much beer is equal to 5 oz. of wine?
12 oz of beer is the equivalent to 5 oz of wine
At what number is an individual legally intoxicated
0.08
If someone quits drinking what might they experience?
They may experience sweaty, shakiness, and anxiety.
What is Al-Anon?
It is a non profit organization that teaches family's about alcoholism.