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Use of alcohol greatly __________ the chances of car crashes, homicides, or suicides
Increases
Alcohol can damage the heart, liver, and ____________ system.
Digestive or Nervous
Long term use of Alcohol can lead to what?
Addiction
What are two social health consequences when drinking/doing drugs?
getting into fights, stealing, problems in school, lose of friends
When will your brain be fully develop?
Around 25
Why is alcohol considered a drug?
It alters the functions of the body/mind
What is the legal age to purchase alcohol?
18
What is the legal age to drink with family that is not in a public place?
16
List 2 long term effects on the brain:
Examples -kills brain cells -memory loss -nervous system disorders
Alcohol and the liver: True or False - The liver acts as a filter, but can only process about 2 drinks per hour.
False
TRUE or FALSE Alcohol consumption causes the kidneys to decrease urine output.
False
Which of these factors influence the effect alcohol has on a person? a) Weight b) Gender c) Food consumption d) Other drugs
All of the above
What is Cirrhosis?
Scarring and eventual destruction of the liver from alcohol abuse
A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
Alcoholism
What does the acronym D.W.I. or D.U.I. stand for?
driving while intoxicated; driving under the influence
The legal BAC limit for adults to be able to drive is ___ and below.
0.05%
