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chaper 9 alcohol
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Health Care
7th Grade
04/22/2009

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alcohol
Definition
a drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains.
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intoxicated
Definition
is also called being drunk
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blood alcohol concentration
Definition
the ammount of alcohol in the blood
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cirrhosis
Definition
it is the scarring and destrucation of the liver tissue
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ulcer
Definition
is an open sore in the stomach lining
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alcohol abuse
Definition
using alcohol in way that are unhealthy, illegal
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alcoholism
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is a disease in which a persom has a physical and psychological need for alcohol
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neurons
Definition
are cells that makes up the nervous systems
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central nervous system
Definition
is made up of the brain and spinal cord
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perpieral nervous system
Definition
is made up of the nerves that connect the central nervous system to all parts of the body
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brain
Definition
is the command center, or coordinator
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spinal cord
Definition
a long bund of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body
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binge drinking
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is the consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time
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minor
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is a person under the age of adult righta and responsibilities
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violence
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an act of physical force, resulting in injury or abuse
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refusal skills
Definition
are strategies that help you say NO effectively
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withdrawal
Definition
a series of painful physical and mental symtoms assciated with recovery from an addictive substance
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