| A | B |
|---|
| Alcoholism | Disease in which people can no longer control their use of alcohol |
| Dependence | Condition in which the brain develops a chemical need for alcohol |
| Binge Drinking | Consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol in one sitting |
| Blackout | Period of time that a drinker cannot recall |
| Cirrhosis | Liver disease caused by heavy drinking |
| Tolerance | State in which a drinker's body needs more alcohol to achieve the original effect |
| Detoxification | Process of removing all alcohol from a person's body |
| Withdrawal | Symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug |
| Intoxication | State in which a person is impaired by alcohol |
| Rehabilitation | Process of learning to cope with everyday life without alcohol |
| Depressant | A drug that slows down brain and body reactions |
| Hangover | Term used to describe the after effects of drinking too much alcohol |
| Blood Alcohol Concentration | Amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | Birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child |
| Reverse Tolerance | Condition when less and less alcohol causes intoxication |
