10.1 Vocab
Ethanol
The consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time
Binge Drinking
The consumption of no more than one alcoholic drink per day for women or no more than two alcoholic drinks per day for men
Moderate Drinking
"Cause slurred speech, sluggish body movements, and interference with the ability to think clearly"
Neurotransmitters
What are some physical problems teens may experience after drinking
How do they interfere with a teen's daily life?
Hangover, illnesses and injuries
Interfere with school, social life, and work
A substance that slows the central nervous system and causes chemical changes in the brain
Depressant
Medical emergency that occurs when a high BAC suppresses the central nervous system
Alcohol Poisoning
The consumption of enough alcohol that a person experiences problems in his or her daily life; often characterized by psychological but not physical dependence on alcohol
Problem drinking
Part of the brain that controls thought processing and consciouness
Cerebral Cortex
What are some school related problems teens may experience after drinking alcohol?
Impacts on education?
More school absences, difficulty focusing in class, declining/failing grades
Permanent record, negative impact on future educational goals/plans
The psychological restraint that discourages people from engaging in dangerous behaviors
Inhibition
The build up of scar tissue in the live, often leading to death
Cirrhossis
A disease in which a person is completely dependent on alcohol
Alcoholism
Cerebellum
BONUS: What are the consequences of impairment to the Cerebellum?
What Family/Social related problems may teens experience after alcohol use?
Strained relationships with family/friends. Feelings of guilt and fear may result from disappointing loved ones.
Term that means to break down ingested substances
Metabolize
Group of serious physical and mental birth defects caused by a woman's consumption of alcohol while pregnant
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A necessary step in defeating addiction that means complete withdrawal from a substance
Detoxification
BONUS: What are some side effects of detoxification?
Part of the brain that controls automatic functions in the body such as breathing and consciousness
Medulla
What legal problems could teens experience when/after drinking alcohol?
Suspended license for driving, citations, etc.
The percentage of alcohol that is present in a person's blood
BAC
BONUS: What does BAC stand for?
List THREE signs of alcohol poisoning
Mental confusion, stupor, coma or unconsciousness
Vomiting; seizures; slow or irregular breathing; and/or hypothermia
Groups of people who communicate about their struggles and progress in battling a shared problem
Support Groups
Part of the brain that controls hormone release
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Name as many as possible
Changes in brain development; Disruption of normal growth and sexual development; learning and memory difficulties; increased likelihood of developing alcohol dependency