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Chapter 15 Section 3 Flashcards

1
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Effects of long-term alcohol abuse?

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

- during pregnancy: harm to baby

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2
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what can loss of brain cells do?

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

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3
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effects of teenage drinkers?

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suffer long-term learning and memory problems

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4
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name for a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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effects of fetal alcohol syndrome

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  • heart defects
  • malformed faces
  • delayed growth
  • poor motor development
  • mental retardation
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6
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what is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation int he US?

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drinking during pregnancy

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7
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how does alcohol cause liver problems?

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

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cirrhosis

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

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

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

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what is the leading cause of death in the US?

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heart disease (contributed by excessive drinking)

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What causes heart disease through alcohol?

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

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

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cancers of the mouth, tongue, esophagus, stomach

  • recurring diarrhea
  • chronic indigestion, heartburn, ulcers
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13
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people who can no longer control their use of alcohol suffer from this disease

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alcoholism

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14
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with repeated use of alcohol, drinkers develop:

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tolerance

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with increasing tolerance, the brain will develop:

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

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

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addiction

17
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characterstics of alcohol addiction

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craving/strong emotional need for alcohol

18
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scientists found that during addiction, the structure and chemistry of brain changes. therefore, addiction is a :::

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disease of the brain

19
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who is more at risk in alcoholism?

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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

20
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Stages of alcoholism

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  1. problem drinking
  2. absolute dependence
  3. late stage of alcoholism
21
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social drinker

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

22
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Absolute dependence

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alcohol dominates drinker’s life and strains relationships

23
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late stage of alcoholism

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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

24
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REVERSE TOLERANCE

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late stage of alcoholism

condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication

25
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Alcohol-related crimes, medical expenses, injuries, lost productivity on the job, and treatment programs cost US between ___ and ___ dollars annually

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100 and 200 billion

26
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alcohol is responsible for how many deaths in a year?

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150,000

most are b’c of DUI and motor vehicle crashes

27
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how many americans grow up in an alcoholic family?

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1 out of every 8

28
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3 stages in an alcoholic’s recovery

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  1. acknowledge problem
  2. detoxification
  3. rehabilitation
29
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detoxification

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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

30
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name some withdrawal symptoms

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  • shakiness
  • sleep problems
  • irritability
  • rapid heartbeat
  • sweating
  • see, smell, feel imaginary objects
31
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rehabilitation

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

32
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support group recovering alcoholics offering encouragement and support to help other alcoholics stop drinking

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alcoholics anonymous (AA)

33
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2 other groups designed to help friends and family members of alcoholics

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Al-Anon and Alateen

34
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this support gropu helps adult friends and family members learn how they can help in the alcoholi’cs recovery process

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Al-Anon

35
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this group provides help for teenagers living with alcoholics

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Alateen

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