Alcohol Flashcards
Drug
Is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person body.
Tolerance
Slowing the body’s normal reactions, and slows the brain.
Zero Tolerance Policy
For teens and others under the age of 21 it is illegal to use.
Driving Under the Influence
If while driving you have more then .08 BAC then charged with
Overdose
Taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to a coma or death.
Binge Drinking
The consumption of excessive amount of alcohol at one sitting.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Is a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn baby.
Cirrhosis
The fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue. Can lead to liver failure and death.
Brain Damage
Destroys nerve cells in the brain. Cannot grow again. May suffer long term memory learning. Seriously affects teenagers.