what age is it legal to drink alcohol
21
what is one short term effect of drinking
impaired judgment
what is one recourse for help
alcoholics anonymous
what are two signs of abuse
neglecting responsibilities and continuing to drink despite problems
name one long term effect
liver damage
alcohol
what does BAC stand for
blood alcohol content
how can friends help someone
by encouraging them to seek help and bieng supportive
what is the deference between alcohol abuse and dependence
abuse is harmful use while dependence is physical addiction
what BAC level is considered legally intoxicated or drunk
0.08
what is it called to say alcohol free
substaining
what happens to condensation when you drink
it becomes impaired
what are some treatment option's
therapy support therapy support groups
what is in the process in which your body needs more and mor of a drug to get the same effect
tolerance
how does alcohol affect the brain
it can impair cognitive function and memory
what is the alternative to drinking
sports and clubs
what is it called if you drink for a long time and your body doesn't get enough nutrition
malnutrition
what is the first step on the road to recovery
admission
a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
physical dependence
name a health issue caused by long term use
heart disease or cancer
why is alcohol considered a depressant
it slows down the body's functions and reactions
what is the risk for under age drinking
car accidents or legal troubles
the physical process of freeing the body of alcohol
detoxication
how many stages of alcoholism are there
4
what is it called when fat builds up in the liver and cant be broken down
fatty liver