Take it Slow
type of drug found in beer, wine, and liquor - that can cause a person to act and feel differently
What is alcohol
this is the self-control that keeps people from taking dangerous risks
what is inhibition?
Women who drink during pregnancy risk giving birth to babies with this disorder
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
Name 3 types of accidents other than motor vehicle accidents that are associated with alcohol use
1. falls
2. burns
3. homicides
4. suicides
5. unintentional firearm injuries
6. electrical shocks
7. incidents of near drowning
8. accidental death while bicycling or swimming
a self-help program for people with alcohol-use disorders to help them change how they think about drinking
what is alcoholics anonymous (AA)?
consuming no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks per day for men; also called social drinking
what is moderate drinking
a rule that results in punishment of young people caught driving with any level of alcohol in their system
what is zero-tolerance policy rule?
What are two symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome
1. poor growth
2. decreased muscle tone and poor coordination
3. heart and facial conditions
4. delayed development and problems with thinking, speech, movement, and social skills
this occurs when the recurrent use of alcohol causes problems that interfere with a person's health and responsibilities at school, home, or work
What are alcohol-use disorders?
Name 3 of the 6 influences on drinking
What is :
1. Your "cool" older classmates who you believe are drinking
2. Your parents or guardians who drink more than they should
3. Your older siblings who drink around you and with their friends
4. Your friends who want you to try it with them
5. People you see drinking and having fun on social media
6. Your favorite celebrity who makes drinking look fun or glamorous
consuming four drinks for women and five drinks for men on the same occasion
what is binge drinking
conditions that occur when the recurrent use of alcohol causes problems that interfere with a person's health and responsibilities at school, home, or work
what are alcohol-use disorders?
Name two of the 4 consequences of underage drinking
1. physical problems
2. school problems
3. family and social problems
4. legal problems
process of completely stopping all alcohol use to remove the substance from the body
what is detoxification?
The influence that people your age have on your actions
what is peer pressure?
consuming eight or more drinks for women and 15 or more drinks for men in one week, can lead to alcohol dependence
what is heavy drinking
What are two effects of alcohol on brain function
What is:
1. difficulty concentrating, changes in mood, reduced inhibition (self-control)
2. memory loss or blackout
3. low body temperature, frequent urination
4. drowsiness and slowed response rate
5. impaired vision
6. loss of balance and stumbling
What are two of the potential legal problems a underage drinker may face
1. can be arrested
2. potential for jail time
3. fines and fees
4. may have to appear in court
5. offenses can show up on permanent record
a support group where young people who have loved ones with an alcohol-use disorder come together to share their experiences and learn ways to cope with problems
what is alateen?
strategies for avoiding the pressure of using alcohol are called
what are refusal skills?
a percentage of alcohol that is in a person's blood
what is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
What are two of the 4 signs of alcohol poisoning
1. mental confusion, stupor, coma, or unconsciousness
2. vomiting and seizures
3. slow or irregular breathing
4. hypothermia (low body temperature, bluish skin color, and paleness)
What are two effects of alcohol on the central nervous system
1. decreases reaction time
2. difficulty coordinating movements
3. decreases ability to plan or problem solve
4. decreases use of good judgment
encouraging a person's unhealthy behaviors, either intentionally or unintentionally
what is enabling
Name the 5 steps of the IDEAL decision making model
1. Identify the situation or problem
2. Describe all the possible solutions
3. Evaluate all those solutions
4. Act on the best solution
5. Learn from the experience