Chapter 15 Section 3

Question 1

Effects of long-term alcohol abuse?

Answer 1

• harm the brain, liver, heart, and digestive system

- during pregnancy: harm to baby

Question 2

what can loss of brain cells do?

Answer 2

permanently changes that impair memory, ability to concentrate, and ability to make sound judgments

Question 3

effects of teenage drinkers?

Answer 3

suffer long-term learning and memory problems

Question 4

name for a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child

Answer 4

fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 5

effects of fetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 5

• heart defects
• malformed faces
• delayed growth
• poor motor development
• mental retardation

Question 6

what is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation int he US?

Answer 6

drinking during pregnancy

Question 7

how does alcohol cause liver problems?

Answer 7

interferes liver’s ability to metabolize (BREAK DOWN FATS) resulting in blocking the flow of blood to liver

Question 8

cirrhosis

Answer 8

fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue; may lead to liver failure and death

Question 9

Besides cirrhosis, what other liver disease can heavy drinkers have?

Answer 9

alcohol hepatitis; an inflammation of the liver caused by the toxic effects of alcohol, can cause drinker to die

Question 10

what is the leading cause of death in the US?

Answer 10

heart disease (contributed by excessive drinking)

Question 11

What causes heart disease through alcohol?

Answer 11

increased blood pressure and heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and buildup of fatty deposits in heart muscle

Question 12

Irritation of digestive system as a result of alcohol can create risks in:

Answer 12

cancers of the mouth, tongue, esophagus, stomach

• recurring diarrhea
• chronic indigestion, heartburn, ulcers

Question 13

people who can no longer control their use of alcohol suffer from this disease

Answer 13

alcoholism

Question 14

with repeated use of alcohol, drinkers develop:

Answer 14

tolerance

Question 15

with increasing tolerance, the brain will develop:

Answer 15

dependence (Brain develops a chemical need for alcohol and can’t function normally without it)

Question 16

term for drinker no longer having control over his/her drinking

Answer 16

addiction

Question 17

characterstics of alcohol addiction

Answer 17

craving/strong emotional need for alcohol

Question 18

scientists found that during addiction, the structure and chemistry of brain changes. therefore, addiction is a :::

Answer 18

disease of the brain

Question 19

who is more at risk in alcoholism?

Answer 19

alcoholism is 4-5 times more commmon among children of alcoholics BC of a combo of influenced genetics and environmental factors; underage drinking/attitude/availability of alcohol increases risk

Question 20

Stages of alcoholism

Answer 20

1. problem drinking
2. absolute dependence
3. late stage of alcoholism

Question 21

social drinker

Answer 21

someone who occasionally drinks drinks small amounts with meals, parties, special occasions (someone who relieves stress with alcohol will become alcoholic)

Question 22

Absolute dependence

Answer 22

alcohol dominates drinker’s life and strains relationships

Question 23

late stage of alcoholism

Answer 23

alcoholics rapidly lose their mental, emotional, and physical health b/c they’re isolated form society
serious health problems: malnutrition, liver and brain damage, cancer, lung disease, and heart disease

Question 24

REVERSE TOLERANCE

Answer 24

late stage of alcoholism

condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication

Question 25

Alcohol-related crimes, medical expenses, injuries, lost productivity on the job, and treatment programs cost US between ___ and ___ dollars annually

Answer 25

100 and 200 billion

Question 26

alcohol is responsible for how many deaths in a year?

Answer 26

150,000 | most are b'c of DUI and motor vehicle crashes

Question 27

how many americans grow up in an alcoholic family?

Answer 27

1 out of every 8

Question 28

3 stages in an alcoholic's recovery

Answer 28

1. acknowledge problem 2. detoxification 3. rehabilitation

Question 29

detoxification

Answer 29

removing all alchol from a person's body (can suffer from withdrawal, group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug) - withdrawal symptoms last 3-7 days

Question 30

name some withdrawal symptoms

Answer 30

- shakiness - sleep problems - irritability - rapid heartbeat - sweating - see, smell, feel imaginary objects

Question 31

rehabilitation

Answer 31

process of learning to cope with everyday living without alcohol (counseling)

Question 32

support group recovering alcoholics offering encouragement and support to help other alcoholics stop drinking

Answer 32

alcoholics anonymous (AA)

Question 33

2 other groups designed to help friends and family members of alcoholics

Answer 33

Al-Anon and Alateen

Question 34

this support gropu helps adult friends and family members learn how they can help in the alcoholi'cs recovery process

Answer 34

Al-Anon

Question 35

this group provides help for teenagers living with alcoholics

Answer 35

Alateen