Alcohol

Question 1

what is a depressant

Answer 1

a drug that slows the brain and body reactions

Question 2

what is intoxication

Answer 2

a person whos mental and physical abilities are impaired

Question 3

4 factors that affect blood alcohol concentration

Answer 3

rate of consumption, gender, body size, food consumed

Question 4

what is the legal limit for drinking/driving

Answer 4

.08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

Question 5

what is tolerance to alcohol

Answer 5

effects of alcohol on the brain reduced, a dependancy may occur

Question 6

3 steps to recover from alcoholism

Answer 6

acknowledge the problem, detoxification, and rehabilitation