Show:
L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
L. 2: Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
L. 3: Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
L. 4: Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
L. 5: Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
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What is a drug produced by fermentation?

Alcohol

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What is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations?

Reaction time

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What is the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a short period of time called?

Binge drinking

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What is addiction?

A physical or psychological need for a drug 

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What is a relapse?

a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop

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What type of drug is alcohol?

Depressant

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True or False; people who drink alcohol are more likely to be violent?

True

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What are two liver diseases caused by long term alcohol use?

Fatty liver and cirrhosis
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How many Americans are alcoholics (Approximately)?

14 million

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What are some withdrawal symptoms for alcohol?

Mood swings, nausea, shaking, headaches, irritabilty.

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What are some of the risks of underage drinking?

Legal trouble, social problems, brain development issues, suicidal thoughts, and violence.

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Who are affected by alcohol more than others?

Females, smaller people, sick people, and people who have full stomachs.

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True or false; Teen drinking is linked to teen pregnancy?

True

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how many stages of alcoholism are there?

there are four stages of alcoholism

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What are the steps to recovery?

Admission, Counseling, Detox, and resolution.

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How many teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?

One-third 

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What BAC is legally intoxicated in Indiana

0.08% BAC

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What are signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

smaller birth weights, smaller body sizes, and heart and kidney development issues

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What is a symptom of stage two alcoholism?

blackouts, memory loss, making excuses for drinking. 

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What is an organization that helps alcoholics and/or their families?

Al-anon and Alateen

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What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol? 

Sports, learning a new hobby, challenging your body, being part of a team.

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How quickly is alcohol absorbed into the body after swallowing it?

30 seconds
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What is it called when someone drives drunk?

driving under the influence (DUI)

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How many dollars a year does underage drinking cost society?

50 billion dollars

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What is the third step to alcoholism recovery?

Detoxification