Chapter 21 Flashcards
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Ethanol
The chemical action of yeast on sugars
Fermentation
A drug that slows the central nervous system
Depressant
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or other substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced
Intoxication
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Binge Drinking
A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcoholic overdose
Alcohol Poisoning
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
Alcoholism
A condition in which the user has a chemical need for the drug
Physiological Dependence
A condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally
Psychological Dependence
The excessive use of alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentag
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
A group of alcohol-related birth defects that includes both physical and mental problems
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
Alcoholics
