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Health-Chapter 21
Alcohol
Question | Answer |
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ethanol | the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages |
fermentation | the chemical action of yeast on sugars |
depressant | a drug that slows the central nervous system |
intoxication | the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced |
binge drinking | drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting |
alcohol poisoning | a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose |
psychological dependence | a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needd in order to feel good or to function normally |
physiological dependence | a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug |
alcohol abuse | the excessive use of alcohol |
alcoholism | a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol |
blood alcohol concentration (BAC) | the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage |
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) | a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems |
alcoholic | an addict who is dependent on alcohol |
recovery | the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life |
sobriety | living without alcohol |