schoolwork, athletic performance, friendships, family relationships, career goals
Three ways in which alcohol can negatively affect or even destroy a teen's future
impairs judgement, malnutrition, etc
Some dangers of being intoxicated
Advertising techniques
showing young people who are handsome, attractive, fit, and healthy looking, a party atmosphere with upbeat music, problem-free drinking, etc.
when a person is driving with a bac that exceeds the limit allowed by law
Legal definition of a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
damaged liver tissue is replaced by useless scar tissue; prolonged, heavy alcohol use
What happens when a person has cirrhosis of the liver, and what is one of its primary causes?
synergistic effect
occurs when two or more medicines are taken simultaneously,
multiplier effect
alcohol combined with other drugs or medicines produces an interaction
low birth weight, impaired speech, cleft palate
Describe three defects or problems of children with fetal alcohol syndrome
alcohol poisoning, inability to control breathing, death
What are some of the dangers if binge drinking?
abuse, dependence, addiction
What are the three stages of alcoholism?
cold flashes, severe tremors, nightmares, hallucinations and having a fear of people or animals
What are some of the symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol?
alcoholics anonymous and alateen
Where can a teen alcoholic get help? Where can the teen child of an alcoholic get help?
it is very hard to control ones emotions, decisions, and behavior when they are drunk, but it takes self control to quit
What is the relationship between alcohol and self-control?
it prevents any problems that come with alcohol
For what reasons is not using alcohol the only responsible?
Alcohol
___ is a drug that has great potential for abuse.
minors
Drinking is against the law for ___, and it can have serious legal consequences.
health, life, others
Drinking alcohol can be a high-risk behavior at any age, and it can damage or even ruin one's ___, one's ___, and the lives of ____.
variety
Teens who drink alcohol do so for a ___ of reasons.
judgement, permanent
Alcohol can quickly impair a person's ___ and, over time, cause ___ and serious problems
health, safety
Being in the presence of someone under the influence can place a person's ___ and ___ in jeopardy.
pregnant, fetus
Alcohol consumed by a ___ female can damage the health of her ___ for life.
drinking, driving
___ and ___ or riding with a drinking driver is taking a foolish, unnecessary, and sometimes deadly risk.
alcoholic
You do not have to be an ___ to get in trouble with alcohol.
abstinence
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can be treated with total ___.
alcoholism
___ imposes heavy costs on the family of the alcoholic and on society.
not drinking
___ ___ is the only responsible choice.
say no
There are many effective ways to ___ ___ to alcohol.
fruits, veggies, grains
Ethanol can be made synthetically, or it can be produced naturally by fermentation of ___, ___, or ___.
water, flavoring, minerals
___, ___, and ___ are added to ethanol to form one of several beverages, including beer and wine
depressant
a drug that causes the central nervous system to slow down
varies
The amount of alcohol needed for intoxication ___ from person.
malnutrition
Alcohol robs the body of its ability to absorb key nutrients and, with long-term overuse may lead to ___.
80
What percentage of teens nationwide have had at least 1 alcoholic drink during their lifetime?
half
___ of all teens who die each year die as a direct result of alcohol or other drug use
alcohol
unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, dating violence, rapes, suicides, and homicides can all have ___ as a main factor
14 and 17
nearly 5 million problem drinkers in the country are between the ages of ___ and ___
reasons people drink
To escape pressures or problems, to feel better or get over being sad or lonely, to deal with stress and relax, to feel more self-confident in social situations, for excitement, because their friends are doing it, to deal with boredom, to get away with so
short term effects
___ ___ ___ of alcohol depend on the person's gender, size, and whether or not there is food in that persons stomach
brain
depresses activity of, memory and concentration are dulled
liver
oxidation changes the alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, and energy
blood vessels
alcohol causes them to dilate and makes one feel warm but is really putting a person at risk for hypothermia
heart
alcohol causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure and can lead lead to arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats) increases risk of heart attack and stroke
kidneys
alcohol effects the pituitary gland which causes more urine to be produced and causes dehydration
stomach
alcohol is water-soluble, so it doesn't have to be digested and can be immediately be absorbed into the bloodstream
.02
signs of being intoxicated can be shown at bac levels as low as __
costs of a dui
immediate confiscations of a driver's licence, arrest, trip to jail, court appearance, fine, possible suspension of license, possible mandatory jail sentence, cost of jail to get out of jail, higher insurance rates, possible lawsuits
sadd
students against driving drunk
long term effects of drinking
brain damage, chronic liver problems
hepatits
an inflammation or infection of the liver that can cause weakness, jaundice, fever, and sometimes death
tolerance
the amount of alcohol a person can take in without appearing to be intoxicated
withdrawal
the effects of quitting drinking
false
Binge drinkers are not really in trouble with alcohol because they do not drink every day.
true
many alcoholics appear clean, orderly, and well-groomed
traits of an alcoholic
preoccupied in one way or another with alcohol, cannot promise or predict what they will say or do or how much they will drink after the 1st one, cannot manage tension without drinking, may have personality changes or memory lapses due to drinking
domestic violence
spousal and child abuse, abuse of the elderly, marital separation and divorce
codependency
by living with a chronic alcoholic, people learn to ignore their own needs and center all of their energy around the alcoholic, lowering trust, self-esteem, and lowering that persons health
abstinence
not participating in all risk behaviors , including alcohol use
4
400 milligrams per deciliter is ___ times the legal limit for driving under the influence
1
stage? Social drinking to relax or relieve stress or depression; gradually becomes necessary to manage stress; physical and psychological dependency develops; person becomes intoxicated regularly; short term memory loss and blackouts; drinker often makes
2
stage? person reaches a point where he or she cannot stop drinking; physically dependent; may drink alone and every day; physical and mental problems become evident; others blamed; defensive behavior evident; body has developed a tolerance; central event
3
stage? drinking is more important than anything else; no longer be denied; uncontrolled; hallucinations; constant companion; person becomes aggressive; malnutrition; fallen apart physically, mentally, emotionally, socially
reverse tolerance
it tales less alcohol to cause drunkenness
car crashes, falls, drownings, burns
4 leading causes of accidental death
traffic crashes, homicides, suicides
3 leading causes of death for 16 to 24 year olds