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Chapter 15-Alcohol
Say No and Don't Do Drugs-Health
| Term/Question | Definition/Answer |
|---|---|
| drug | a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person's body or behavior |
| depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| fermentation | a process in which microorganisms called yeast feed on the sugars in foods such as malted grains, grapes, or berries |
| zero-tolerance policy | students face stiff consequences-including suspension-starting with the first time they are caught with alcohol or other drugs |
| intoxication | the state in which a person's mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another substance. |
| blackout | a period of time that the drinker cannot recall |
| blood alcohol concentration (BAC) | the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage. |
| hangover | a term used to describe the after-effects of drinking too much alcohol |
| overdose | taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to coma or death |
| Driving while intoxicated (DWI) | a driver over age 21 is caught driving with a BAC that exceeds the legal limit of 0.08 is charged with this |
| binge drinking | the consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol at one sitting |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child. |
| cirrhosis | a disease when your liver's cells die and leave behind useless scar tissue. This may lead to liver failure and death |
| alcoholism | people who can no longer control their use of alcohol |
| tolerance | the effects of alcohol on the brain become reducved |
| dependence | the body develops a chemical need for alcohol and cannot function normally without it. |
| addiction | the drinker no longer has control over his or her drinking |
| revers tolerance | a condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication |
| detoxification | involves removing all alcohol from a person' body |
| withdrawal | a group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug |
| rehabilitation | the process of learning to cope with everyday living without alcohol |
| refusal skills | the skills needed to say no to alcohol |
| Alcohol is a depressant and drug. Why? | It affects both body and behavior |
| What affects does alcohol have on normal reactions | confusion, decreased alertness, poor coordination, blurred vision, and drwsiness |
| What is the alcohol content range of alcoholic beverages | 4-50% |
| How do you calculate alcohol content from proof, | divide by two |
| Drinking is illegal under the age of | 21 |
| What influences underage drinking? | the attitudes of peers, family, and the media |
| What is the most widely used drug among high school students? | alcohol |
| What are two reasons that teens refuse alcohol? | they do not want to become like an alcoholic friend that they might have, a family member was killed by alcohol |
| What influence does the media have on teens? | companies bombard public with ads, and ads say that drinkers are healthy and they aren't |
| What are the risks of underage drinking? | 1. being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash 2. committing or being a victim of violence 3. long-term brain damage 4. problems with alcohol later in life 6. suspensions from school, or activities. |
| What are some legal risks of underage drinking? | heavy fines, car seized, seized license, prison |
| What happens with alcohol in the stomach? | Alcohol flows into the stomach but does not have to be digested before it goes into the blood. |
| What body systems are affected by alcohol? | Cardiovascular system, excretory system, nervous system, digestive system |
| What are some affects on behavior because of alcohol? | lost self-control and good judgement, decreased natural fears, more aggressive or violent, personality switch, blackout. |
| Why can two people who drink the same amount of alcohol not be equally affected | it is determined by BAC |
| The higher a person's blood alcohol concentration... | the more severe the physical and behavioral effects. |
| What factors affect BAC | rate or consumption, gender, body size, amount of food in stomach |
| Can anything speed the liver's ability to break down alcohol? | no |
| What things happen in a hangover? | nausea, upset stomach, headache, sensitivity to noise |
| What are some life-threatening affects of drinking alcohol? | vehicle crashes, alcohol overdoses, and interactions of alcohol with other drugs |
| What affects does drinking have on the brain? | destroys never cells in the brain, especially damaging for underage drinkers |
| Drinking while pregnant can cause what damage to the baby | heart defects, mental retardation, malformed faces, delayed growth, poor motor development |
| What affects does alcohol have on the liver? | messes with liver's ability to metabolize or break down fats, liver fill with fat, cirrhosis, death |
| What are affects of alcohol on the heart | HEART DISEASE: increased blood pressure, heart rate, irregular heartbeat, buildup of fatty deposits in the heart muscle |
| What digestive problems can happen after drinking alcohol? | Cancers of the mouth, tongue, esophagus, stomach;recurring diarrhea; chronic indigestion, heartburn or ulcers |
| In Alcoholism, what happens psychology | alcoholics consider drinking a regular, essential part of coping with daily life |
| WHat are the tree changes to the brain that alcohol drinking cause? | tolerance, dependence, and addiction |
| Who is at risk? | anyone who drinks, alcohol drinking availability in home or schools affects it. |
| What are the four stages of alcoholism? | problem drinking, absolute dependence, late stage of alcoholism, reverse tolerance |
| What things cost the United States between 100 and 200 billion dollars annually? | alcohol-related crimes, mediacl expenses, injuries, lost productivity on the job, and treatment programs |
| How many Americans grow up in an alcohoilc family? | one in every eight |
| in some cases, | alcoholics verbally of physically abuse family member |
| what are the three stages in an alcoholics recovery | acknowledging the problem, detoxification, rehabilitation |
| What does sticking to your decision not to drink mean? | being able to say no with confidence in situations where other people are drinking |
| Prepare for pressure... | 1. What are my reasons for not drinking alcohol 2. How can I come across as confident 3. in what situations will I encounter pressure to drink 4. Why my friends pressuring me to drink 5. are there other friends that can help me stick to my decision |
| stick to your decision | you don't ned to drink to feel accepted |
| Why should you avoid high-pressure situations? | It will help you stay alcohol free. It will help you avoid the risks |
| there are alternatives to | parties |
| Why should you refuse rides from drinkers? | intoxicated people must not be allowed to drive, your life may be at stake |
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