Chapter 15 Section 1

Question 1

drug

Answer 1

chemical substance that is taken to cause chagnes in a person’s body or behavior

Question 2

depressant

Answer 2

drug slowing down brain and body reactions

Question 3

4 things that may be the result of slowing down body’s normal reactions:

Answer 3

1. confusion
2. decrease alertness
3. poor coordination
4. blurred vision/drowsiness

Question 4

fermentation

Answer 4

microorganisms called yeast feed on sugars in foods such as grains/grapes/berries, creatins CO2 and alcohol in process

Question 5

beverages with greater percentage of alcohol

Answer 5

(whiskey, gin, rum) list their proof on the label

Question 6

how to calculate alcohol content from proof?

Answer 6

divide by 2

Question 7

zero-tolerance policy

Answer 7

students are suspended (or worse) for having possession of alcohol or grugs

Question 8

what stronlgy influences underage drinking?

Answer 8

attitudes of peers, family, media

Question 9

teens using alcohol increase risk of:

Answer 9

1. being injured/killed in car
2. committing/being victim of sex
3. long-term brain damage
4. problems with alcohol later in life
5. suspension from school, sports, school activities

Question 10

criminal offense in alcohol move?

Answer 10

selling to person under 21

Question 11

laws prohibiting minors from buying alcohol have heavy consequences such as:

Answer 11

1. heavy fines

2. lawful seizure of property