8th Grade Dangers of Alcohol A.M. Class

Does alcohol warm or cool the body?

What is a physical or mental need for or dependence on a drug or other substance 

teens who drink are more likely to suffer from

alcohol does more damage to the teen brain than to the adult brain. True of False

Drugs that slow down body functions and reactions, including heart and breathing rates?

What are some of the factors that influence a persons reaction to drinking alcohol?

Teens who drink are more likely to suffer from ____________________________.

Dangers of Meth use

Effects marijuana has on teenage brain

What can heavy drinking do to the stomach? 

Does alcohol speed up or slow down the brain?

What is the term for the destruction and scarring of liver tissue which can lead to death

What percent of fatal car accidents involve alcohol?

substances whose fumes are breathed in to produce mind-altering sensations?  instant death

Percentage of School Drop-outs that used Illicit Drugs

How many beers an hour does the body eliminate?

drinking large amounts of alcohol or quickly can kill a one time user.  True of False

What is the number one cause of death for teens and young adults?

At what age does the human brain finish developing?

Babies born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome face what challenges?

What part of human anatomy changes alcohol into water and carbon dioxide? Cirrhosis results.

Which of these drinks contain more alcohol?

What is the name of the condition that babies whose mothers drink during pregnancy can develop?

What is the legal drinking age in the U.S.?

What is the legal limit for the blood alcohol levels of adult drivers?