Vocabulary 1
Someone who quit using a drug returns after attempting to stop
What is relapse
When the body itself feels a direct need for a drug
What is physical dependence
Destroys cells, memory and problem solving issues may occur
What is the brain
User is unable to limit his or her alcohol consumption
What is loos of control
A drug that slows down the body's functions
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
What is recovery
When you body is in need of more and more of the drug to get the same effect
What is tolerance
Serious strain, prevents blood from flowing normally through
What is the liver
Alcoholic loses control and cannot stop drinking.
What is dependence - stage two
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.
The scarring and destruction of liver tissue
What is cirrhosis
A baby who is born with speech and learning problems may have this from birth
What is fetal Alcohol syndrome
Extra acid that may cause ulcers
What is stomach
Painful symptoms if the alcoholic stops using
What is Physical dependence
A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
What is alcoholism
What are enablers
When someone beliefs that they need the drug to feel good or act normally
What is a psychological dependence
May become weak and enlarged
What is the heart
Short term memory loss and blackouts- May also begin to lie or make excuses for drinking
What is Stage one - Abuse
A gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
What is an intervention
The amount of alcohol in the blood
What is blood alcohol concentration
A series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from a drug
What is withdrawal
Blocks messages sent, hard time seeing, hearing, or moving.
What is the brain
A strong feeling of need to consume alcohol
What is craving
A condition in which the body does not get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly
What is malnutrition