10.1 Vocab
addictive drug that alters brain function and affects a person’s body, thinking, and behavior
What is alcohol?
encouraging a person’s unhealthy behaviors, either intentionally or unintentionally
What is enabling
A short term effect that involves showing withdrawal like symptoms the morning after drinking; Shakiness, dehydration, anxiety, headaches.
What is a hangover?
The type of alcoholic beverage the has a standard drink size of 12oz.
What is beer?
The name of Mr. Gumto's daughter.
What is Rowan?
percentage of alcohol in a person’s blood.
What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
process of completely stopping all alcohol use to remove the substance from the body
What is Detoxification
A blood clot in the brain caused by over drinking.
What is a stroke?
The age at which it is legal to purchase alcohol.
What is 21?
The age of Mr. Gumto.
What is 27 years old?
self-control that keeps people from taking dangerous risks
Inhibition
self-help program for people with an alcohol use disorder to help them change how they think about drinking
What is Alcoholic's Anonymous (AA)?
Short term effect of a person who consumes too much alcohol in one sitting, resulting in a dangerously high BAC; can cause death.
What is alcohol poisoning?
The type of alcoholic beverage that has a standard drink size of 5oz.
What is wine?
The type of dog Mr. Gumto has.
What is a Great Dane?
type of substance use disorder in which a person has an addiction to alcohol and continues to consume it despite negative health effects
Alcohol Use Disorder
support group where young people who have loved ones with an alcohol use disorder come together to share their experiences and learn ways to cope with challenges
What is Alateen?
The long term effect of alcohol that is caused by a woman drink while pregant.
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
The type of drug alcohol is classified under.
What is a depressant?
The type of car Mr. Gumto drives.
What is a Jeep?
rule that results in punishment of young people caught driving with any level of alcohol in their system
Zero-Tolerance Policy
support group where family members and friends who have loved ones with an alcohol use disorder come together to share their experiences, receive encouragement, and learn ways to cope with challenges
What is Al-Anon Family Groups?
Long term effect of alcohol that involves a buildup of scar tissue in the liver due to overdrinking.
What is Cirrhosis?
The type of alcohol that has a standard drink size of 1.5oz.
What is Liquor?
The college Mr. Gumto attended
What is Buena Vista University (BVU)?