why is alcohol harmful
what group of drugs does alcohol belong in
what is a depressant
the ability of the body’s respond quickly and properly
reaction time
when alcohol affects a persons mental health
what is a depressant
a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period.
what is alcohol abuse
other ways of thinking or acting to keep your mind off of the drug
what is an alternative
which drug is produced by chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
what is alcohol
when someone starts to feel tired after drinking a lot
what is drowsiness
a condition in which fat builds in the liver and can not be broken down
what is fatty liver
a physical or psychological need for a drug
what is addiction
when a person knows and admits to having an addiction
what is admission
what type of alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called fermentation
what is ethanol alcohol
A measure of the amount of alcohol present in someones blood
what is blood alcohol content (BAC)
a condition in which the body does not get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly
what is malnutrition
a progressive chronic disease involving mental and physical need for alcohol
what is alcoholism
gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.
what is an intervention
what part of the brain does alcohol affect
what is a central nervous system
a persons mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
what is intoxication
a disease that is characterized by scarring and eventually destruction of the liver
what is cirrhosis
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
what is physical dependance
someone who commits to trying to stop drinking alcohol
what is commitment
what other things (listed in the book) can alcohol be in
what are medicines, cleaners, and fuel
how long does it take alcohol to reach the brain after being swallowed
what is 30 seconds
a condition results when a person drinks an excessive amount of alcohol in short period of time
what is alcohol poisoning
persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior.
what are enablers
an organization that is made up entirely of recovering alcoholics
what is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)