L. 1-why is alcohol harmful?
True or false, there is only 1 type of alcohol?
false
once alcohol reaches the brain it slows down what
reaction-time
a condition in which
fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
fatty liver
physical or psychological need for a drug
addiction
what is a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help
intervention
What is ethanol alcohol produced by?
fermentation
what is the liver's job for alcohol?
Break it down
what do you get from the police when you are caught driving while intoxicated
dwi
what parts of your life are affected from alcoholism
all parts
how do you start the treatment for alcoholism?
getting the alcoholic to understand they have a problem and to get them to understand to never drink again
What ability does alcohol take away from the brain?
learn & remember
True or false, is it true that you know what is going to happen when someone gets intoxicated or drunk?
false, you don't know what is going to happen
what is alcohol absorbed by
tissues lining the mouth and stomach
true or false, tolerance is one of the five major symptoms of being an alcoholic
true
how does recovery fully start
once the alcoholic decides to commit to stop drinking
alcohol is the cause of how many traffic accidents each year?
hundreds
what does drinking on a full stomach cause?
delay alcohol absorption
people who drink large amounts of alcohol are more likely to have what type of cancer
mouth and throat
How many stages of alcohol are there?
4
what organization is made up of entirely recovering alcoholics?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
What might happen if you get caught drinking alcohol underage?
in trouble with the law, arrested, fined, or sent to youth detention center.
How long does alcohol take to be absorbed by the bloodstream and reach the brain?
30 seconds
what cells does alcohol destroy that do not grow back
brain cells
name all 5 of the major symptoms to alcoholism
1. denial
2. craving
3. loss of control
4. tolerance
5. physical dependence
what are all of the "steps along the road" to help alcoholics?
admission
counseling
detoxification
resolution