A | B |
What kind of alcohol is found in liquor, beer, and wine? | Ethyl |
What is the main organ in the body that alcohol affects? | Brain |
What results from a very high level of alcohol in the blood? | Intoxication |
BAC | Blood Alcohol Content |
At what blood alcohol level does a person's life begin to be in great danger? | 0.5 |
What is the natural blood alcohol limit for someone operating an automobile? | 0.08 |
What is the name of the disease that affects the liver when alcohol is abused? | Cirrhosis |
A discussion group that is made up of recovering alcoholics | Alcoholics anonymous |
Most dangerous ingredient in cigarettes | carbon monoxide |
Tars from cigarette smoke attack the passages of the respiratory system and damage what structure? | Cilia |
How long does it take the human body to metabolize one drink of alcohol | 1 hour |
What form of tobacco is safe for use? | None!!! |
What disease makes it very hard for the person to breathe due to damages alveoli | Emphysema |
4 signs of alcoholism | use of alcohol in the morning, drinking alone, getting drunk often, and poor work/school attendance |
What is the legal alcohol level in the state of MN for someone who is 21 years of age or older if they are driving? | .08 |
What are 3 long-term affects of alcohol use? | Tolerance or dependence, liver disease, and stomach disease |
What is the name of the illness in which a person cannot control the use of alcohol? | Alcoholism |
What are 2 organizations that can help people deal with alcoholism? | AA and Al-onon |
AA | Alcoholics Anonymous |
Al-onon | A group for the family and friends of the alcoholic |
Examples of smokeless tobacco | Snuff and chewing tobacco |
Major diseases caused by smoking | lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and emphysema |
What are some benefits of quitting smoking? | Increased lung capacity and lung tissue can heal |
Ways of having one drink of alcohol | a shot, one mixed drink, one glass of wine, one beer |
Harmful substances found in cigarettes | tar, carbon monoxide, and nicotine |
Affects of alcohol on the body | slows down nervous system, affects your coordination, and mild relaxation |
What could happen if a woman drinks during pregnancy? | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |