Alcohol
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Created by:
heldt Plus on March 25, 2012
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Description:
The Health Risks of Alcohol Use
Classes:
LHS Health Wellness, BahrResource
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ethanol | the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages- is a powerful addictive drug |
| fermentation | is the chemical action of yeast on sugars. |
| depressant | a drug that slows the central nervous system. |
| intoxication | is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another significantly reduced. |
| binge drinking | drinking five or more alcoholic drinks a one sitting, |
| alcohol poisoning | a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose. |
| psychological dependence | a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally. |
| physiological dependence | a condition in which the user has chemical need for a drug. |
| alcohol abuse | the excessive use of alcohol. |
| alcoholism | is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence or drinks that contain alcohol. |
| blood alcohol concentration | is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage. |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems. |
| alcoholic | is an addict who is dependent on alcohol. |
| recovery | is the process of learning to live and alcohol-free life |
| sobriety | Alcoholism cannot be cured just treated as a process of learning to live an alcohol-free life. |
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