health Flashcards

1
Q

alchohol acts as a what to the central nervous system

A

depressant

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2
Q

the only organ to be able to break down alchohol in the body

A

liver

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3
Q

another name for alchohol addicts

A

alchoholics

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4
Q

when a heavy user abstains from alcohol, he may begin perspire profusely, speak inchoherently, and suffer from terrifying hallucinations

A

delirium tremens

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5
Q

the most widely abused drug in the world today

A

alchohol

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