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37 Cards in this Set
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Can alcohol use in a teen interfere with growth and development?
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Yes.
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Long term effects of alcohol use change the brain in ways of... (3)
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Addiction, loss of brain functions, and brain damage.
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Long term effects of alcohol use change the cardiovascular system in ways of... (3)
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Damage to heart muscles, an enlarged heart, and high blood pressure.
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Long term effects of alcohol use change the liver in ways of... (3)
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Fatty liver, alcholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
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Long term effects of alcohol use change the digestive system in ways of... (1)
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Irritation.
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Long term effects of alcohol use change the pancreas in ways of... (1)
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The lining of the pancreas.
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of... That include...
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Alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.
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Alcoholism is a disease in which...
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A person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcoholic drinks.
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An alcoholic is...
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An addict who is dependent on alcohol.
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Name the 5 symptoms of an alcoholic.
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Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, tolerance, and [Health, family, and legal] problems.
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Long term effects of alcohol use change the pancreas in ways of... (1)
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The lining of the pancreas.
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of... That include...
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Alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.
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Alcoholism is a disease in which...
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A person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcoholic drinks.
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An alcoholic is...
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An addict who is dependent on alcohol.
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Name the 5 symptoms of an alcoholic.
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Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, tolerance, and [Health, family, and legal] problems.
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The 3 stages of alcohol abuse are...
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Abuse, dependence, and addiction.
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What percentage of violent crimes are alcohol-related?
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40%.
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Recovery is...
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The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
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Sobriety is...
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Living without alcohol - a lifelong commitment.
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What are the 4 steps to recovery in order?
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Admission, detoxification, counseling, and recovery.
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Ethanol is...
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The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.
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Fermentation is...
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The chemical reaction of yeast on sugars.
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A depressant is a drug that...
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Slows down the central nervous system.
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What are the 4 main factors that affect alcohol's short-term effects?
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Body size, gender, stomach contents, and amount of intake.
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Intoxication is the state in which the body is....
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Poisoned and the person's physical and mental control is reduced.
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What are the three main factors that influence alcohol use?
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Peers, family, and media.
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What is the #1 cause of death and disability among teens?
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Alcohol-related traffic collisions.
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What percentage of youth is exposed to family alcohol abuse?
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25% before the age of 18.
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Alchohol abuse is...
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The excessive use of alcohol.
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What is a factor in 1/4 of all ER admissions?
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Alcohol-drug interactions.
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Metabolism is...
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The process by which the body breaks down substances.
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Short term effects on the nervous system target...
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The brain, memory, and judgement.
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Short term effects on the cardio system target...
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The stomach, liver, and kidneys.
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Short term effects on the respiratory system target...
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The lungs and breathing.
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The amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage is...
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
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Binge drinking is...
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Drinking 5 or more alocholic substances at one sitting.
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A severe and potientially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose is referred to as...
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Alcohol poisoning.
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