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Alcohol is considered a drug because It causes a change in a persons physical and emotional state Which of the following is not a long-term effect of alcohol ? Hangover Which of the following is not a short-term effect of alcohol? Enhanced vision Which of the following is a good reason not to drink alcohol ? Alcohol abuse is harmful to your body , it is illegal for people under the age of 21 to drink , it would disappoint my parents if I was drinking Drinking alcohol at inappropri...

A symptom of alcohol poisoning is ased excitability ular heartbeat sistent abilities ased respiration B Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting is called drinking ol abuse ol poisoning ate drinking A The long-term effects of alcohol use can include d concentration a ed judgement

Drinking alcohol can lead to ____________, a state of reduced physical and mental control. intoxication ____________ is when a person drinks five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting. binge drinking _____________ is a potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose. alcohol poisoning Which is not a short-term effect of alcohol? a. coordination is impaired b. vision is impaired. c. more stomach acid is produced d. judgement is altered vision is impaired What are short-term ...

true or false? one alcoholic drink equals 10 ounces of beer, malt liquor, wine, or distilled spirits. false, there is only .6 once in one drink alcohol is a _______, or a type of drug that slows down the central nervous system. depressant alcohol can negatively impact the cerebal _______, which controls thought processing and consciousness. cortex once alcohol is consumed, it stays in the body until the liver can break down, or _______ the alcohol. metabolize how can alcohol, a l...

Drug A chemical substance that is taken to change a persons body or behavior Depressant A drug that slows the brain and body reactions Intoxication The state in which a person's mental and physical abilities are impaired by a substance Blackout A period of time that an intoxicated person can not recall Blood alcohol Concentration The amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage Overdose Consequence of taking excessive amounts of a drug that leads to coma or...

Alcoholic Beverages A term which includes beer, wine, and liquor. BAC Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the concentration of alcohol in the blood. Beer A fermented malt beverage containing .5% or more of alcohol by volume. DMV Department of Motor Vehicles which, in most states, issues both driver's licenses and state ID cards. Intoxicating Liquor (or Liquor) All alcoholic beverages (other than beer) containing .5% or more alcohol by volume, and all...

Drinking too much alcohol can have a negative effect on the body. True What are some physical consequences of drunkenness? - dehydration - nausea - dizziness - death What is alcohol made from? The fermented sugars found in grains and fruits What are some medicinal uses of alcohol? - relief of indigestion - relief of anxiety or stress - reduction of cholesterol levels in the bloodstream Physical symptoms of an alcoholic might include flushed _________ skin, poor overall ______...

What is the active chemical compound in alcohol? Ethanol is one of the active chemical compounds in alcohol. Ethanol is the part of the drink that is making it a drug. Describe the effect of a depressant on the central nervous system. Depressants are a type of drug that slows down the central nervous system. It can cause slurred speech, sluggish body movements, and interfere with the ability to think clearly. It impacts the cerebral cortex. The psychological restraint that keeps people fr...

alcohol a general term used to describe a drink that contains a certain amount of ethanol alcohol poisoning a medical emergency in which a person has consumed enough alcohol to suppress his or her central nervous system alcoholism a disease in which a person is completely dependent on alcohol alcoholics people who are psychologically and physically addicted to alcohol binge drinking the consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time blood alcohol concentration...

Intoxication Drinking alcohol can lead to (blank) a state of reduced physical and mental control Binge Drinking (blank) is when a person drinks five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting Alcohol Poisoning Is a potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose B. Vision is impaired Which is not a short-term effect of alcohol A. A small female who has not eat Which type of person is most likely to be quickly affected by alcohol A. Heart attack Which are a potential consequence o...