Chapter 15 Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
A ___________ is a drug that slows ________ and ________ reactions
A
Depressant
Brain
Body
2
Q
3 primary influences that lead to alcohol consumption
A
- Peers
- Family
- Media
3
Q
Alcohols effect on behavior
A
- Loss of judgment
- Loss of self control
- Decrease of drinkers fears
4
Q
_____________ - a period of time that the drinker cannot recall
A
Black out
5
Q
What is the #1 cause of death among teens
A
Alcohol
6
Q
3 examples of the risks of drinking
A
- motor vehicle accidents
- overdose (can cause heart to stop)
- committing/ being a victim of sexual assault or other violence
7
Q
Long term effects of alcohol on the body
A
- Brain damage
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Liver damage
- Heart disease
- Digestive problems
8
Q
Approximately how many people die annually from alcohol related death?
A
88,000
