Chapter 9 Alcohol

In the United States, a person must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol legally.

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Changes in brain function, hangovers, and alcohol poisoning are immediate health effects of drinking alcohol.

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Cirrhosis of the liver and problems with learning and memory occur after long term alcohol consumption.

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Young people who use alcohol are less likely to use drugs or engage in sexual activities.

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When alcohol slows down the nervous system, the body experiences decreased reaction time, difficult coordinating movements, and a decreased ability to plan and use good judgement.

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People with an alcohol addiction are able to limit their drinking and will stop drinking if they experience physical and mental health problems.

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Having a parent or guardian with an alcohol use disorder and siblings who abuse alcohol decreases the risk of a young person developing an alcohol use disorder.

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Education and refusal skills are important because most young people drink.

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Detoxification is the necessary first step in recovery because people with severe alcohol use disorders are physically addicted to alcohol.

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Punishing, threatening, or bribing a loved one to stop drinking is more effective than attending support groups or learning self management skills.

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