Alcohol

Question 1

Alcohol facts

Answer 1

• not digested
• depressant
• greatest teen risk
• traffic accidents (5 - 6.5)
• 50x more likely to try other drugs
• # 1 teen drugs choice

Question 2

Harmful effects

Answer 2

• brain: it slows everything down
• heart: your heart will function slower
• stomach: the food will be digested within a larger range of time
• liver: it is a toxin, your liver has to work overtime to get rid of the toxin

Question 3

effects of alcohol

Answer 3

• mental disturbance
• increase of cancer
• cirrhosis - 13,000
• alcoholism
• accidents

Question 4

effects of alcohol on the body

Answer 4

• vision blurred
• speech blurred
• unclear perceptions/sensations
• increased blood flow/loss body heat
• liver, stomach, small intestines
• kidneys produce more urine
• increased heart/blood pressure

Question 5

effects on brain

Answer 5

• lack judgement
• reduced reaction time
• abnormal behavior
• double vision
• inadequate hearing
• unconsciousness
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