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A disease that causes a person to lose control of his or her drinking behavior; a physical and emotional addiction to alcohol
Alcoholism
Cirrhosis
A person who chooses not to drink alcohol in a social setting so that he or she can safely drive others home.
Designated Driver
Binge Drinking
The physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol
Intoxication
Name three legal consequences of underage drinking.
Loss of drivers license, fines, jail and more!
Which of these are treatment options for alcoholics?
inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous
All
A man walking down the road was staggering and had slurred speech. The odor of alcohol was on his breath. The man was probably in a state of what?
Intoxication
Drinking alcohol at inappropriate times is a sign of what?
What type of drug is alcohol classified as?
Depressant
Which of these are a valid and good reason to drink?
Feel mature, fit in with friends, to get high
none
Because alcohol changes a persons physical and emotional state it is considered a what?
Drug
Which organ breaks down toxic substances and neutralizes them in the body. This organ also is stressed when a person drinks more than one alcoholic drink per hour
Liver
Starting to drink at age 14, having a parent who suffers from alcoholism, high family income, having an impulsive personality
Starting to drink at age 14, having a parent who suffers from alcoholism, having an impulsive personality
The leading cause of death among teens is motor vehicle accidents. Most of these accidents are the result of what?
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
If Joey doesn't drink he will experience withdrawal symptoms. What stage of alcoholism is Joey most likely in?
Dependence
Jack drank three bottles of beer in two hours. This is enough alcohol to.........
Select all that apply.
feel relaxed, impair his vision, affect his coordination
All
A person who has to have a regular "fix" of alcohol is in the stage of alcoholism known as....
Dependence
Long term alcohol abuse can lead to...
Select all that apply
Nausea and vomiting, irreversible brain damage, irreversible hearing damage
Irreversible brain damage
Name three things pregnant women who drink put their children at risk for.
FAS, physical deformities, cognitive impairment
The characteristic that makes alcohol most dangerous is.....
It can change the way the body functions
Tom is a recovering alcoholic who attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. What do these sessions serves as?
Alcoholism treatment
Helping an addict avoid the negative consequences of his or her behavior
Enabling
Jennifer has been having arguments with her parents about her boyfriend. Her grades at school have also been dropping. Jennifer is upset and feeling depressed. She goes to a party and begins to drink. Her reason for drinking is most likely which ONE of these?
to relax, for excitement, feel glamorous, forget her problems
Forget her problems
Name two organizations that educate people on the dangers of alcohol. Hint: Not Alcoholics Anonymous
MADD, SADD