Health Ch 21
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Ethanol | The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. |
| Fermentation | The chemical action of yeast on sugars. |
| Depressant | A drug that slows the central nervous system. |
| Intoxication | The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantlly reduced. |
| Binge Drinking | Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting. |
| Alcohol poisoning | A severe and potentialy fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose. |
| main Idea (Pg 566) | Alcohol isw an addictive drug. |
| main Idea (Pg 567) | Alcohol impairs he central nervous system. |
| main Idea (pg 569) | Alcohol use can have negative effects on a persons health. |
| main Idea (Pg 569) | Consuming a large amount of alcohol over a short period of time can be fatal. |
| Psychological Dependents | 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 a chemical need for a drug. |
| Alcohol Abuse | The excessive use of alcohol. |
| Alcoholism | A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. |
| Main Idea (Pg 573) | Several factors influence teen alcohol use. |
| Main Idea (573) | Alcohol can harm more than just your health. |
| Main Idea (576) | You will experience many benefits if you choose to live alcohol free. |
| Blood alcohol Concentration | The amount of alcohol in a persons blood, expressed as a percentage. |
| Fetal Alcohol syndrome | A group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems. |
| Alcoholic | An addict who is dependent on alcohol. |
| Recovery | The process of learning to live an alcohol free life. |
| Sobriety | living without alcohol. |
| Main Idea (Pg 578) | Drinking and driving is very dangerous. |
| Main Idea Pg 580) | A female who drinks during pregnancy can harm her fetus. |
| Main Idea (Pg 580) | Alcoholism is a disease that affects the person who drinks and others artounds him or her. |
| Main Idea (Pg 582) | Alcohol abuse plays a role in crimes and has negative effects on people who are around problem drinkers. |
| Main Idea (Pg 582) | Alcoholics can recover if they get treatment. |
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