L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
What is Alcohol?
it is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits,vegetables, and grains
What is Reaction time?
is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
What is a Fatty liver?
is a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down.
What is an Addiction?
This is a physical or psychological need for a drug.
What is Intervention?
is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.
What is the legal age to drink?
What happens if person drinks alcohol for a long period of time and is not eating enough healthy food?
The calories in alcohol are going to cause unwanted weight gain.
What are two long-term physical problems caused by regular drug or alcohol use?
It can cause organ damage and cause lasting memory or learning problems.
What are three symptoms of alcoholism mentioned in the text?
Denial, craving, and loss of control.
What are four symptoms of withdrawal when a person stops using an addictive substance?
Headaches, tiredness, strong mood swings, and nausea.
What do teens might say while being addicted?
“Drinking will help me forget about my problems.”
• “I’ll look more grown-up with a drink in my hand.”
• “Movies make drinking look cool.”
• “A drink will help me relax.
If a person has a BAC of 0.08 percent is she Illegally intoxicated or Legally Intoxicated
She is legally intoxicated
What is cirrhosis, and how does it harm the liver?
Cirrhosis is a life-threatening disease that causes scarring of the liver, reducing blood flow and stopping it from filtering poisons out of the blood.
What physical symptoms can happen if a person with an alcohol addiction stops drinking?
Sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.
What is the first step a person must take on the road to recovery?
they must admit they have an addiction and ask for help.
What are some risks of Social Problems after Drinking Alcohol.
depression, suicidal thoughts, and violence.
Why do drugs affect everyone differently?
It depends on a person's body size, health, how much they take, and if they mix it with other drugs.
Why is brain cell damage from alcohol permanent?
Many other cells in your body, brain cells do not grow back once they are destroyed
Why can taking illegal drugs or misusing medicine affect two people in completely different ways?
Because how a drug affects someone depends on personal factors like their body size, or how much they take and many more.
What is the specific purpose of the group Alateen?
It is designed to help teenagers deal with alcoholic parents.
What are some side effect of drinking?
slurred speech, loss of balance, slow reaction time, and impaired judgment.
How does body size change how drugs affect someone?
Smaller people feel the effects of drugs or alcohol faster and stronger than larger people
What blood alcohol concentration level makes a driver legally intoxicated.
A BAC level of 0.08 percent or higher.
How does a person's body size change the way drugs or alcohol affect them?
Smaller people usually feel stronger and faster effects from the same amount of a drug or alcohol compared to larger people because they have bigger bodies.
How do support groups like an Alateen to help families affected by alcoholism?
They teach families how alcoholism affects them, and connect families with counselors and support groups.