L.1: why is alcohol harmful?
what is the textbook definition of alcohol?
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
define reaction time
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
what can consumption of alcohol cause to the stomach?
irritation, extra acid, which can lead to ulcers.
is being an enabler healthy in a situation with an alcoholic?
no
define detoxification
physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance like alcohol
what are two reasons adolescents give for using alcohol?
possible reasons:
1. "drinking helps me relax"
2. "drinking looks cool"
3. peer pressure
4. "i'll look more mature"
what does BAC stand for?
possible answers:
1) blood alcohol content
2) blood alcohol concentration
define binge drinking
the consumption of a large quantity
of alcohol in a very short period of time
define four symptoms of alcohol abuse
1. failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities.
2. drinking in situations that are physically dangerous. For example, driving while intoxicated, or riding in a car driven by someone who is drinking alcohol.
3. having ongoing alcohol-related legal problems. These may include arrests for DWI or physically hurting someone while drunk.
4. continuing to drink even when relationships have been
negatively affected by the person’s use of alcohol.
is an intervention negative?
no
true or false: alcohol is not the biggest factor in teen traffic death
false
list three factors that can influence the effect alcohol has on an individual.
possible answers:
1) gender + body size
2) other drugs
3) food
4) general health
5) speed of alcohol intake
6) amount of alcohol being consumed
7) tolerance
what may drinking during pregnancy cause to the fetus? (what does it stand for?)
FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome)
how many of americans are alcoholics?
list three alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
1. anxiety
2. nausea
3. sweating
4. fever
5. high blood pressure
6. confusion
what part of the body does alcohol affect the most?
the liver
what is alcohols complete journey through the body? (state in form of list chronologically)
2) stomach (pancreas + small intestine)
3) liver
4) heart
5) brain
what are some health problems that
occur in babies with FAS?
1. smaller body size
2. lower birth weight
3. heart problems
4. kidney problems
5. learning disabilities
what is the difference between
alcohol abuse and alcoholism?
definition of alcohol abuse: a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period
definition of alcoholism: a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
fill in the blank; admission, _________, detoxification, and resolution are the steps to follow along the road to recovery for alcoholics
counseling
fill in the blanks
_______ alcohol is produced by a _______ reaction called ____________
1) ethanol
2) chemical
3) fermentation
what percent of alcohol does the liver break down?
approx. 95%
true or false: 1/3 of unplanned pregnancies were related with the use of alcohol
true
what are the five major mental/emotional symptoms of alcoholism?
1. denial
2. craving
3. loss of control
4. tolerance
5. physical dependence
what non-profit organization teaches family and friends about alcoholism and helps them understand how they have been affected?
al-anon