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Alcohol
Alcohol Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ethanol | the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages |
| Fermentation | the chemical action of yeast on sugars. |
| Depressant | A slowing down of the central nervous system |
| Intoxication | The physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol. |
| Central Nervous System | The part of the brain that controls thought processes and memory. |
| Liver | The organ where oxidation takes place |
| Oxidation | The process that changes alcohol to water, carbon dioxide and energy |
| Blood Vessels | System that caries alcohol to all parts of the body. |
| Kidneys | Produce more urine after consuming alcohol which leads to dehydration. |
| Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) | The amount of alcohol in a person expressed as a percent. |
| DWI or DUI | Terms used to define Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence. |
| Designated Driver | A person in a social setting who chooses not to drink so he/she can safely drive themselves and/or others. |
| Cirrhosis | A condition in which the liver tissue is destroyed and then replaced with scar tissue. |
| Hepatitis | An inflammation or infection of the liver that can cause weakness, jaundice, fever and death. |
| Alcohol Tolerance | The body needs more alcohol to produce the same effect. |
| Alcohol Withdrawal | The painful process that occurs within the body when the addictive drug, Alcohol, is no longer used. |
| Binge Drinking | Periodic Excessive Drinking or Drinking a lot in a short amount of time. Can cause Alcohol Poisoning. |
| Alcoholism | A physical and psychological dependence on the drug ethanol |
| Stage one Alcoholism | Social drinking often to relax or to relieve stress or depression. The drinker rationalizes their behavior. |
| Stage two Alcoholism | A person who is physically dependent on alcohol. The drinker denies or tries to hide the problem. |
| Stage Three Alcoholism | Alcohol is more important in a person's life than anything else. Alcohol is a constant companion and the alcoholic isolates themselves from friends and family. |
| Delirium Tremens | The dramatic physical and psychological effects of alcohol withdrawal. |
| Codependency | A person who covers for, takes care of, but also suffers from living with an alcoholic. |
| Abstinence | Refusal to practice high-risk behaviors. |
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