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Name the different ways alcohol affects an individual.
Effects individuals differently:
Be more relaxed Be depressed Lower self control Impaired concentration Poor judgement Impaired motor skills
Can you overdose on alcohol?
Yes
What is an overdose of alcohol called?
Alcohol poisoning
What is the legal alcohol limit when someone is driving?
.08
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
How much alcohol does the body remove in an hour?
One ounce
What is the state of Michigan’s law on underage drinking?
Minor in Possession
It is illegal fora minor to drink alcohol.
What is the legal drinking age in Michigan?
21
What is recovery?
Process of not drinking, sobriety and going to AA classes.
What does FAS stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What part of the body does alcohol directly affect?
Central Nervous System
FAS can lead to what effects?
Premature birth
Brain damage
Nervous system damage
Organ damage
Alcohol abuse can lead to what?
Chirrosis of the liver , death.
A woman who drinks when pregnant can cause what for the unborn child?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug?
A depressant
BAC measures what?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Measures how much alcohol is in your blood.
What part of the body breaks down alcohol?
Liver
What part of the body absorbs alcohol?
Blood Stream
What is the liver disease associated with alcohol?
Chirrosis
Type of addiction where the BODY feels a direct need for the drug?
Physical Addiction
When alcohol is changed into water and carbon dioxide is called?
Oxidation
Counseling for alcoholics is called?
Alcoholics Anonymous
Counseling for children who have alcoholic parents is called?
Alateen
What is the term when someone drinks a lot of alcohol in a short period of time?
Binge Drinking
