Chapter 21: Lesson 3: Alcohol- Health

Alcoholic

an addict that is dependent on alcohol .

Alcohol in the blood can cause:

-Slow reflexes -Reduced ability to judge distances and speeds -Increase in risk-taking behaviors -Low concentration and increased forgetfulness

Consequences for DUI/DWI:

-arrest or jail time -cancelled insurance policy -confiscation of driver's license -restricted driving privilege

What factors contribute to alcoholism?

-genetics -peer pressure -family -friends -culture -alcohol availability -stress -age someone starts drinking

4 symptoms of alcoholism:

1. crave (strong need for alc) 2. loss of control (can't limit alc consumption) 3. physical dependance (withdrawal symptoms) 4. tolerance (need lots of alc to feel effects)

What does BAC depend on?

-quantity and type of alc -rate of consumption -body size -gender

Effects of FAS:

-small head and deformities (head, face, hands) -visual/hearing problems -central nervous system problems, developmental disabilities, poor coordination -hyperactivity/anxiety/social withdrawal -short attention span

Stages of Alcoholism

1. abuse 2. dependance 3. addiction

steps to recovery of alcoholism

1. admission (admits to it) 2. detoxification (body functions without alc) 3. counseling (help change behaviors) 4. recovery (take responsibility for their life)

BAC to be charged with drunk driving

Blood Alcohol Content. Our BAC should be 0.08

DUI

Driving Under the Influence

DWI

Driving While Intoxicated

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

a group of alcohol-related births defects that include physical and mental problems

Sobriety

living without alcohol (sober)

Codependants

people who are close to an alcoholic and ignore their own emotional and physical needs and instead focus their energy and emotions on the needs of the alcoholic

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

the amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed in a percentage

Recovery

the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life