Signs/Symptoms
This term describes needing more alcohol to feel the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This neurotransmitter is responsible for the pleasurable feelings associated with alcohol.
What is dopamine?
This age group is particularly at risk of alcohol abuse due to peer pressure and social drinking culture.
Who are adolescents/college students?
This support group program is commonly known as AA.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
This organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol.
What is the liver?
This is a common mental effect of excessive alcohol consumption.
What is memory loss?
Alcohol increases this inhibitory neurotransmitter, leading to relaxation.
What is GABA?
Having relatives with alcohol use disorder increases this type of risk.
What is genetic risk?
These are personal methods that one can employ to help with alcohol abuse.
What is setting limits, avoiding triggers, building coping skills, and seeking support?
This unit is used to measure alcohol content in the bloodstream.
What is BAC (blood alcohol concentration)?
This symptom involves an inability to stop drinking despite negative consequences.
What is loss of control?
This concept explains how alcohol use is reinforced because it reduces stress or anxiety.
What is negative reinforcement?
This gender experiences more health effects from alcohol use.
Who are females?
This type of therapy focuses on using counseling to change thought patterns and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)?
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug because it slows brain activity.
What is a depressant?
These occur when someone stops drinking and may include sweating, shaking, and anxiety.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Long-term alcohol use causes this brain change, requiring more alcohol to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This gender historically has higher rates of alcohol use disorder.
Who are males?
This process involves safely removing alcohol from the body under medical supervision.
What is detoxification?
This percentage is the legal driving limit for BAC in most U.S. states.
What is 0.08%?
This mental health symptom often occurs with alcohol abuse and includes persistent sadness.
What is depression?
A decrease in this neurotransmitter slows brain functioning.
What is glutamate?
This mindset, commonly thought to be a good thing, can increase the risk of AUD.
What is a "high tolerance" mindset?
These medications help reduce cravings or block alcohol’s effects.
What is Naltrexone, Disulfiram, or Acamprostate?
This term refers to consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period.
What is binge drinking?