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Why is Alcohol harmful
Short Term Effects
Long Term Effects
Alcoholism and Abuse
Getting help for abuse
100
is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables and grains
What is Alcohol
100
the body's ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
What is Reaction time
100
Research has shown that drinking alcohol as a teen can lead to long-lasting what?
What is learning and memory problems
100
the physical and psychological need for a drug
What is Addiction
100
is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop
What is a relapse
200
Drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions
What is Depressants
200
Intoxication impairs a person __________ and ______________abilities?
What is mental and physical
200
a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
What is Fatty Liver
200
progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
What is Alcoholism
200
the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance
What is Withdrawl
300
It is illegal for anyone under the age of ____ to drink alcohol
What is 21
300
this breaks down alcohol once it enters the blood stream
What is the liver
300
a disease characterized by scarring and eventually destruction of the liver
What is Cirrhosis
300
what are the 5 major symptoms of Alcoholism
What is Denial, Craving, Loss of control, Tolerance, Physical Dependence
300
The road to recovery consists of a number of steps: what are they
What is admission, counseling, detoxification, Resolution
400
True or False: Cocaine kills more young people than any other drug
What is False (Alcohol)
400
BAC stands for what
What is Blood Alcohol Content
400
the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
What is Binge Drinking
400
Persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior
What is an Enabler
400
this is the process of learning to live an alcohol free life
What is recovery
500
What is the STOP strategy
What is Say no in a firm voice, Tell why not, Offer other ideas, Promptly leave
500
to be considered legally intoxicated you must have a BAC of what?
What is .08
500
When a pregnant mother drinks alcohol she puts her baby at risk of what?
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
500
This is a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well defined behaviors within a 12 month period
What is alcohol Abuse
500
A well known support group for alcoholics is
What is Alcoholics Anonymous