L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
Drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions.
Depressants
What is reaction time?
The ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
What is fatty liver?
A buildup of fat in the liver that prevents normal function.
What is addiction?
A physical or psychological need for a drug.
What is an intervention?
A meeting where family/friends urge someone to get help.
What chemical process creates alcohol like ethanol?
Fermentation
What is intoxication?
When physical and mental abilities are impaired by alcohol.
What is cirrhosis?
Scarring and destruction of the liver.
Define tolerance.
Needing more of a drug to get the same effect.
What is withdrawal?
Physical and emotional symptoms when someone stops using alcohol.
Name one reason teens choose to drink.
Peer pressure, stress relief, media influence, or wanting to feel older.
What BAC makes a person legally intoxicated while driving?
0.08%
What is binge drinking?
Drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short time.
What is physical dependence?
When the body feels a direct need for alcohol.
What is detoxification?
The process of removing alcohol from the body.
What are “alternatives” to drinking?
Other healthy activities like sports, arts, volunteering, advocacy groups, etc
What is alcohol poisoning?
A dangerous condition caused by drinking excessive alcohol in a short time.
How does alcohol affect the brain long-term?
It destroys brain cells, hurts memory, blocks messages, and cells don’t grow back.
Name one symptom of alcoholism.
Denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, or physical dependence.
What is recovery?
Learning to live an alcohol-free life.
Why is alcohol especially dangerous for teens?
It harms the developing brain, affects memory/learning, and increases risk of legal trouble and accidents.
Name two factors that affect how alcohol impacts a person.
Body size, gender, food eaten, health, other drugs, how fast they drink, or how much they drink.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
Birth defects caused by a pregnant woman drinking alcohol.
What are enablers?
People who make it easier for an alcoholic to continue unhealthy behavior.
What is a return to the use of drug after attempting to stop
relapse