Modules 11 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is alcohol classified as?
A depressant.
What is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol).
What determines Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?
Amount consumed, rate of consumption, body weight, sex, food intake, and metabolism.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in most U.S. states?
0.08%.
What is binge drinking defined as for men and women?
5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women in about 2 hours.
Name 3 short-term effects of alcohol.
Impaired judgment, slowed reaction time, slurred speech.
Name 3 long-term effects of alcohol abuse.
Liver disease, brain damage, heart disease.
What is alcohol poisoning?
A medical emergency caused by high BAC that can result in death.
What is Alcohol Use Disorder?
A medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use.
What are signs of alcohol dependence?
Tolerance, withdrawal, craving, loss of control.
Name one major self-help group for alcoholism.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
What addictive drug is found in tobacco?
Nicotine.
What are some forms of tobacco use?
Cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes (vapes).
What is secondhand smoke?
Inhaled smoke from another person’s tobacco use.
Name 3 long-term effects of tobacco use.
Lung cancer, heart disease, chronic bronchitis.
What is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.?
Tobacco use.
What health risk increases for nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke?
Increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer.
Define addiction.
A chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking despite harmful consequences.
What is withdrawal?
Physical and psychological symptoms that occur when reducing or stopping a drug.
Name one resource for families of alcoholics.
Al-Anon.
Name one resource for teens affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alateen.
