abeka health 9 section 7.3

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_________ is the most widely abused drug in the world today

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approximately __________ people die from alcohol use in america each year

fermented grains

fermented fruit

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________ is consumed in the place of oxygen when none exists

“hard alcohol”; contains a higher alcoholic content

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short-term effects limit function of the ________, motor functions, judgment, self-control, etc

what is alcohol considered to be?

breaks down and removes alcohol from the body; heavy alcohol use can lead to alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver

getting drunk or overdosing is called….?

dependent on alcohol

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approximately ___% of americans are considered alcoholics

“the shakes”

withdrawal symptoms that alcoholics experience

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about __ million violent crimes are committed yearly because of alcohol

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approximately ____% of all violent crimes involve crimes involve alcohol

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driving under the influence (DUI) is __________

what does DUI stand for?

what are some reasons why people drink?

(there are 5)

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alcohol is ___________, ___________, and not pleasing to ______