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7th Alcohol Unit
7th grade alcohol unit
Question | Answer |
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What is alcohol? | a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. |
What are depressants? | drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions. |
Why is alcohol dangerous for teens? | Their bodies are still growing and developing. |
Can alcohol affect growth. | Yes, it can interfere with short and long term growth. |
what percent of traffic deaths are related to alcohol. | 1/3 |
Is using alcohol legal for anyone under age 21? | No |
Why is it important for teens to stay alchol free? | Teens who stay alcohol free are better able to handle the challenges of everyday life. |
What are alternatives? | other ways of thinking or acting. |
What are some examples of alternatives? | Sports Learning new skills Discovering new talents Theater or arts Volunteering in the community |
How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain after it is consumed? | 30 seconds. |
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations. | reaction time |
A person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol. | Intoxication |
Blood Alcohol Content is a measure of what? | measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood. |
What does a persons BAC have to be to be considered legally intoxicated? | .08 |
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time. | Alcohol Poisoning |
A person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol. | Intoxication |
measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood. | Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) |
a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time. | Alcohol Poisoning |
What factors determine how alcohol affects an individual? | Gender and Body Size Other Drugs Food General Health How Fast You Drink How Much You Drink |
Long term use of alcohol can lead to what? | Malnutrition |
a condition in which the body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly. | Malnutrition |
What can the calories in alcohol cause? | unwanted weight gain. |
What are some long term physical effects of alcohol use? | Damage to major organs Worsen existing health problems long-lasting learning and memory problems. |
The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time. | Binge drinking |
What are dangers of binge drinking? | Death Being a victim of violent behavior. |
A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems. | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) |
A physical or psychological need for a drug. | Addiction |
A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol. | Alcoholism |
People with alcoholism are called what? | Alcoholics |
A pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12-month period. | Alcohol Abuse |
What are some symptoms fo alcohol abuse? | Failure to fulfill major work Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous Having ongoing alcohol-related legal problems |
What are some ways to stay alcohol free? | Avoid situations where alcohol may be present. Choose friends who are alcohol free. |