Chapter 21 Vocab Flashcards
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.
Ethanol
The chemical action of yeast on sugars.
Fermentation
A drug that slows the central nervous system.
Depressant
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or other substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.
Binge Drinking
A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcoholic overdose.
Alcohol Poisoning
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.
Alcoholism
A condition in which the user has a chemical need for the drug.
Physiological dependence
A condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally.
Psychological dependence
The excessive use of alcohol.
Alcohol Abuse
The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
An addict who is dependent on alcohol.
Alcoholic
Living without alcohol.
Sobriety
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
Recovery
