L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Alcohol
the organ that pumps alcohol throughout the body
heart
when a person needs alcohol both mentally and physically
addiction
a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
alcoholism
intervention
gathering of family and friends to seek help for victim
group of drugs that alcohol is in
depressants
0.08
one of the most serious effects of alcohol
liver damage
one of the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism
denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependence
steps to recover from alcoholism
admission, counseling, detoxification, resolution
the cause of hundreds of traffic accidents every year
alcohol
overdose of alcohol
alcohol poisoning
babies born with FAS may have
smaller body, lower birth rate, heart/kideny problems, etc.
alcoholics may experience episodes of
violence, neglectance to eat, abdominal pain
nonprofit group that teaches family and friends about alcoholism
AI-Anon
other ways of thinking or acting
alternatives
why long-term use of alcohol can cause malnutrition
the calories in alcohol have no nutritional value
inhibitition
how many stages of alcoholism
4
Recovery
process of relearning g how to live an alcohol free life
type of alcohol caused by fermentation
ethanol
when a person drinks more than their tolerance
intoxication
about _____ in 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash
3
enablers
people who create an atmosphere comfortable for an alcoholic
freeing g the body of addictive substance
detoxification