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17 Cards in this Set
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(ethanol) alcohol
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A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
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depressants
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Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions.
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alternatives
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Another way of thinking or acting.
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reaction time
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The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
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intoxication
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A persons mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol
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Blood alcohol content
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A measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood.
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Alcohol Poisoning
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A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a shorts time period.
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fatty liver
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A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down
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cirrhosis
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A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
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binge Drinking
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The consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time
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Inhibition
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A conscious or unconscious restraint of a person’s own behaviors or actions.
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addiction
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A physical or psychological need for a drug.
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alcoholism
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A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
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tolerance
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A process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.
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physical dependence
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A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.
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enablers
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people who allow an atmosphere where alcoholics are comfortable with his/her unacceptable behavior.
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Alcohol Abuse
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A pattern of drinking that results in one or more well defined behaviors within a twelve-month period.
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