Name: ______
Unit #2: Alcohol
Book work #3
34 total points
THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL ABUSE
Directions: Read pages 578-583 and complete the questions below.
ALCOHOL AND DRIVING
1.)Define blood alcohol concentration (BAC):
2.)Any amount of alcohol in the bloodcan cause effects that impair the abilityto drive. List 1.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
3.)What does DWI stand for?
4.)What does DUI stand for?
5.)What is the BAC (percentage) foradult drivers (21 or older) that could get them charged withdrunk driving(DWI or DUI)?
6.)For those who are under 21, what is the acceptable BAC?
7.)List 1consequence for a DWI or DUI.
ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY
8.)What is the name fora group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems?
EFFECTS OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)
9.)The effects ofFAS are both severe and lasting. List 2 problems that an infant born with FASmay have.
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ALCOHOLISM
10.)List1 (out of 4) symptoms of alcoholism.
ALCOHOLICS
11.)Growingscientific evidence suggests that alcoholism is partially due to what?
12.)How much more likely are children of alcoholics to become alcoholics?
13.) List 1example of anenvironmentalfactor that contributes to alcoholism.
STAGES OF ALCOHOLISM
14.) Alcoholism develops in three stages. All alcoholics, however, do not experience each stage equally. List the 3 stages (in order).
Stage 1 - ______
Stage 2 - ______
Stage 3 – ______
EFFECTS ON FAMILY AND SOCIETY
15.) The United States is home to how many alcoholics and problem drinkers?
16.) Alcohol is a major factor in the four leading causes of accidental death. List 2.
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17.) Alcoholplays a major role in violent crimes, such as homicide, forcible rape, and robbery. What percent of violent crimes isalcohol related?
18.) Often, people close to alcoholicsdevelop mentally unhealthy behaviors, such as codependency. What isone exampleof an unhealthy behavior that a codependent develops?
TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE
19.)DefineRecovery:
20.) What is the name forliving without alcohol?
21.)List 2resources/programsavailable to helpalcoholics and problem drinkers, as well as their family and friends.
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STEPS TO RECOVERY (left hand side of page 582)
22.) List (in order) the steps to recovery.
Step 1 – ______
Step 2 – ______
Step 3 – ______
Step 4 –______
CRITICAL THINKING – 2 points each
23.) Why does an alcoholicgo throughdetoxification when trying to become sober?
Briefly explain.
24.) How does a moderate amount of alcohol, which otherwise might not be harmful to a female, have the potential to harmher fetus?Briefly explain.