Alcohol Flashcards

1
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Drug

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Is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person body.

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2
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Tolerance

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Slowing the body’s normal reactions, and slows the brain.

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3
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Zero Tolerance Policy

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For teens and others under the age of 21 it is illegal to use.

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4
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Driving Under the Influence

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If while driving you have more then .08 BAC then charged with

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5
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Overdose

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Taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to a coma or death.

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6
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Binge Drinking

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The consumption of excessive amount of alcohol at one sitting.

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7
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Is a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn baby.

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8
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Cirrhosis

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The fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue. Can lead to liver failure and death.

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9
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Brain Damage

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Destroys nerve cells in the brain. Cannot grow again. May suffer long term memory learning. Seriously affects teenagers.

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