L. 1: Why is Alcohol Harmful
what is the legal age to be able to drink alcohol
21
What Dose BAC stand for
Blood alcohol content
what is a disease that causes scarring and eventual destruction
cirrhosis
a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect
tolerance
relapse
a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
what is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits vegetables and grains
Alcohol
reaction time
the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
what could a person get if they were driving while intoxicated
DWI (DUI)
common symptoms of alcoholism
making excuses to drink, the need to drink daily, shaking in the mornings, nausea and vomiting
what is the first step to recovery from alcohol abuse
Admission (admit you need help)
what is an alternative for alcohol
sports
what is the percentage considered legally intoxicated
0.08
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
Fatty liver
what is it called when you are physically or psychological need for a drug
addiction
withdrawal
The physical and psychological reaction that occurs when someone stops using an addictive substance
why is alcohol bad for a teens body/mind
it is still growing and developing
Alcohol Poisoning
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcoholover a short period of time
what can happen during binge drinking
death, pregnancy, alcohol poisoning
alcoholism
a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol
what is the third step to recovery from alcohol abuse
Detoxification (freeing the body from an addictive substance
why do teens drink alcohol
relax, get away from problems, being cool, friends
what percentage is enough to make someone lightheaded
0.02
FAS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
how much does underage drinking cost society
more than 50 billion dollars a year
ways to stay drug free
avoid alcohol, choose friends who are alcohol free, use refusal skills