lesson 1
a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains
alcohol
a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
intoxication
a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver
cirrhosis
a physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
relapse
drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions
depressants
a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood
blood alcohol content (BAC)
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
enablers
the process of learning to live an alcohol free life
recovery
other ways of thinking or acting
alternatives
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
reaction time
what is one way that a liver with cirrhosis looks different from a healthy liver?
scarring, discoloration, etc.
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
physical dependence
what is a symptom of withdrawal?
headaches, shivering, crying, feeling weak, etc.
what is the kind of alcohol that people consume?
ethanol alcohol
what is the BAC when someone is considered intoxicated?
.08
a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions
inhibition
around how many americans are alcoholics?
14 million
the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
detoxification
how many teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol?
1/3
how long does alcohol take to reach the brain after being consumed?
30 seconds
how many teens' unplanned pregnancies are under the influence of alcohol?
1/3
underage drinking costs society how much per year?
around 50 billion dollars
what is a group someone could go to if they have an alcohol problem?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), support groups, etc.