Vocab
What is Depressant
its a substance that slows the central nervous system and causes chemical changes in the brain.
One alcohol is consumed, it stays in the body until the liver can break down, or Blank the alcohol.
inhibit, metabolize, depress, suppress
what could the answer be?
The answer is ---> Metabolize
True? or False? there is a relationship between alcohol use and the number accidents and violence incidents in the United States.
And the answer is True!!
True? Or False? Most high school and college students believe that other students are comfortable with drinking alcohol, when in reality, many are uncomfortable with alcohol.
and the answer is -----> True!
Assume that you tell a friend who is offering you alcohol that you simply don't want to drink it. This is an example of BLANK skills.
And the answer is ----> Refusal Skills.
its a term that means to break down ingested substances
Alcohol is a BLANK or a type of drug that slows down the central nervous system
Vasopressin, stimulant, depressant, hormone
What could the answer be?
The answer is ----> Depressant
The buildup of scar tissue in the liver is called BLANK
Neurology, alcohol poisoning, Cirrhosis, Zero-tolerance policy.
and the answer is ----> Neurology
Critical Thinking: how does the media influence children's views and attitudes toward alcohol?
When helping a person with an alcohol addiction, why is trying to fix the problem for the alcoholic not recommended?
because there is not much you can do mainly you are just going to stress out the person and he is gonna do something dumm
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
True? or False? One alcoholic drink equals 10 ounces of beer, malt liquor, wine, or distilled spirits.
False!
Which of the following describes a possible symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome?
What could the answer be?
Decreased muscle tone and poor coordination
delayed development and problems with thinking, speech, movement, and social skills
heart defects or All of the above
And the Answer is ----> All of the above
Which of the following is a sign of alcoholism?
experiencing blackouts, developing a high tolerance for alcohol,
experiencing alcohol-related problems that interfere with physical, mental, and social health
all of the above
And the answer is ----> experiencing alcohol-related problems that interfere with physical, mental, and social health
True? or False? One strategy the government uses to reduce the rate of alcoholism is to reduce the taxes for purchasing alcohol.
and the answer is ----> False!
What is cirrhosis
its a Buildup of scar tissue in the liver often leads to death
Alcohol can negatively impact the cerebral BLANK which controls thought processing and consciousness
cortex, cerebellum, hypothalamus, medulla.
BLANK is a medical emergency caused when a high blood alcohol concentration suppresses the central nervous system and can result in loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, low body temperature, and difficulty breathing.
Binge Drinking, alcohol poisoning, Cirrhosis, dementia
And the answer is -----> Alcohol poisoning
True? or False? People who are moderate drinkers continue to drink even when their use of alcohol causes serious problems with their physical, mental, and social health, and family or job responsibilities.
enabling, detoxification, medications, support groups
And the answer is ----> medications!
What is Detoxification
Its a neccessary step in defeating addiction that means complete withdrawal from a substance may cause intense anxiety, tremors, and hallucinations
Critical Thinking: how can alcohol, a liquid, dehydrate the body?
alcohol can cause dehydration. Alcohol causes dehydration because it is a diuretic, which means it causes the body to pass more liquid through urination.
What can Happen if you drink and Drive?
Alcohol causes drowsiness, slowed response time, distorted vision, impaired decision making, memory lapses (blackouts), decreased coordination, and possibly unconsciousness.
problem drinking, moderate drinking, alcoholism, alcoholic
And the answer is ----> problem drinking
The process of completely withdrawing from alcohol is called BLANK
enabling, disabling, hallucination, detoxification.
And the answer is -----> Detoxification!