L.1
what age is it legal to drink alcohol
21 and over
if your body is impaired by alcohol what is that called
intoxication
alcohol related birth defects are called
fetal alcohol syndrome
one of the biggest problems with alcohol is what
habit forming/addiction
when a family and friends gather to talk and help the drinker this is called an
intervention
drugs that slow down you body
what is depressants
what does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol content
1/3 of teen pregnancy's is the result of
alcohol
a strong need or compulsion to drink is what
craving
an organization to help family and friends of an alcoholic
al-anon
what fraction of of teen traffic deaths are alcohol related
1/3
what BAC percent leads to a DUI
.08 and over
what organ has the most long term effects of alcohol
liver
people who contribute to an alcoholics behavior are called
enablers
an organization made up of recovering alcoholics is called
AA (alcoholics anonymous)
what type of drug is alcohol
depressant
what organ breaks down the alcohol
liver
heavy drinking raises the level of what in the blood
fats
what stage does the alcoholic lose control
stage three
the final step for an alcoholic recovery is called
resolution
what alcohol is produced by fermentation
ethanol
how long does it take for the alcohol to reach the brain
30 seconds
the combination of alcohol and what often leads to teen suicide
depression
the disease alcoholism affects what four parts of an alcoholics life
physical, mental, emotional, and social
what is the S.T.O.P strategies
say no in a firm voice
tell why not
offer another idea
promptly leave