Drug Worksheet: Alcohol
1. Where does alcohol come from and how is it used?
2. Alcohol is a type of drug called a depressant. What does this mean?
3 . Why are some of the reasons teens drink?
4. What are some of the short-term effects of drinking?
5. What is intoxication, binge drinking, and alcohol poisoning?
6. What are some signs that someone has a drinking problem?
1. Where does alcohol come from and how is it used?
2. Alcohol is a type of drug called a depressant. What does this mean?
3 . Why are some of the reasons teens drink?
4. What are some of the short-term effects of drinking?
5. What is intoxication, binge drinking, and alcohol poisoning?
6. What are some signs that someone has a drinking problem?
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1.The type of alcohol in the alcoholic drinks we drink is a chemical called ethanol.To make alcohol, you need to put grains, fruits or vegetables through a process called fermentation (when yeast or bacteria react with the sugars in food - the by-products are ethanol and carbon dioxide).
2.Depressants are drugs used to show down bodys function.they relieve tension,relax muscles,and slow down processes like heart rate and respiration.
3.Causes of Teen Drinking
Peer Pressure. Teenage years are hard. ...
Teens Want to Feel Grown-Up. ...
Pushing Boundaries. ...
Teens See Parents Drinking at Home. ...
Self-Medicating. ...
Recognize the Signs of Teen Alcohol Use.
4.Slurred speech.
Drowsiness.
Vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Upset stomach.
Headaches.
Breathing difficulties.
Distorted vision and hearing.
5.A major cause of alcohol poisoning is binge drinking — a pattern of heavy drinking when a male rapidly consumes five or more alcoholic drinks within two hours, or a female rapidly consumes at least four drinks within two hours.
6. memory loss.
Exhibiting signs of irritability and extreme mood swings.
Making excuses for drinking such as to relax, deal with stress or feel normal.
Choosing drinking over other responsibilities and obligations.