abeka health 9 section 7.3

alcohol

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_________ is the most widely abused drug in the world today

95,000

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approximately __________ people die from alcohol use in america each year

beer

fermented grains

wine

fermented fruit

sugar

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________ is consumed in the place of oxygen when none exists

distilled alcohol

“hard alcohol”; contains a higher alcoholic content

brain

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

depressant

what is alcohol considered to be?

liver

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

alcohol poisoning

getting drunk or overdosing is called….?

alcoholic

dependent on alcohol

12%

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approximately ___% of americans are considered alcoholics

delirium tremens

“the shakes”

delirium tremens

withdrawal symptoms that alcoholics experience

3

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about __ million violent crimes are committed yearly because of alcohol

50%

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approximately ____% of all violent crimes involve crimes involve alcohol

illegal

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driving under the influence (DUI) is __________

driving under the influence

what does DUI stand for?

1. Personal image

2. Peer pressure

3. Pride

4. Escape

5. Addiction

what are some reasons why people drink?

(there are 5)

1. dangerous

2. destructive

3. God

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alcohol is ___________, ___________, and not pleasing to ______