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A type of drug that slows down the central nervous system
a Depressant
the medical emergency caused when high blood alcohol concentration suppresses the central nervous system
alcohol poisoning
a drinking pattern in which female consumes no more than one drink per day on average and a male consumes no more than two drinks per day on average
auto drinking
the first step in recovery for all alcoholics
detoxification
a group of people with a common problem who share struggles and examples of getting through the problem
support group
Alcohol stays in this part of the body
The liver
the buildup of scar tissue in the liver
cirrhosis
a complete dependency on alcohol
alcoholism
their main goal is to never drink a drop of alcohol again
alcoholics anonymous
encouraging an addict's unhealthy behavior
enabling
alcohol can negatively impact this which controls thought processing and conscious.
what is a cerebral cortex
a set of life long physical and mentel birth defects given to babies because their mother was drinking while pregnat
fetal alcohol syndrome
when alcohol use leads to problems with physical, mental and social health.
alcohol abuse.
a group of skills that help you say no to people
refusal skills
a legal offense that occurs when a person has driven with a bac over 0.08
DUI
The hormone that helps the body absorb liquids
vasopressin
the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time
binge drinking
when the user psychologically and physically dependent on alcohol
dependence and addictions
programs for alcoholics teaches these skills to people
self management skills
the uncomfortable physical symptoms caused by excessive alcohol consumption
a hangover
alcohol changes the level of this chemical
neurotransmitters
the likelihood of death during these activities can be increased with alcohol
bicycling and swimming
a factor that influences and individual alcohol use
friends
a drug that makes you feel extreme nausea when you drink alcohol.
what is antabuse
Which type of alcohol-attributable death is lowest among females
homicide