Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
Intervention
a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period
Alcohol Abuse
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
Physical Dependence
is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables and grains
Alcohol
is a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
Intoxication
what is one resource for help
alcoholics anonymous
What is a chronic disease characterized by inability to control drinking?
Alcoholism
Name one long-term effect
Liver damage
he kind of alcohol we are talking about in this chapter
is a beverage. It is called ethanol alcohol. Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called
fermentation
What is one risk of underage shrinking?
Car accidents or legal troubles
the physical process of freeing the body of alcohol is called
detoxification
The physical or physical psychological need for a drug
Addiction
What BAC level is considered legal intoxication or drinking
.08
What age is it legal to drink alcohol?
21 years old
What happens to coordination when you drink alcohol?
It becomes impaired
What is the first step on the road to recovery from being an alcoholic?
admission
What are two signs of abuse?
Neglecting responsibilities and continue to drink despise problems
How does alcohol affect the brain?
It can impair cognitive function and memory
What is one of the biggest factors in teen traffic death
Alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol content
What is it called when someone returns to the use of a drug after attempting to stop?
relapse
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and depressants
Abuse is harmful use while depressants is a physical addiction
How can alcohol affect mental health?
It can lead to depression or anxiety disorder
What is it called to stay alcohol free
abstaining
What is one short term effective drinking alcohol?
Impaired judgment