Alcohol Awareness

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Which organ can be damaged by heavy alcohol consumption?

Brain

Heart (correct)

Lungs

Kidneys

What can long-term drinking result in?

Cirrhosis (correct)

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Which system does alcohol destroy cells in?

Digestive system

Respiratory system

Endocrine system

Central nervous system (correct)

What disease can regular and long-term alcohol consumption lead to?

Alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

How does alcoholism affect relationships?

Takes away valuable time Signup and view all the answers

What can heavy alcohol consumption increase the risk of?

High blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is cirrhosis?

Liver damage Signup and view all the answers

What does alcoholism lead to?

Physical and mental dependence on alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What can alcoholism result in?

Loss of job or school expulsion Signup and view all the answers

How does alcoholism impact loved ones?

Creates confusion and difficulty in handling the alcoholic's behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which substance acts as a depressant on the central nervous system?

Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

Which type of alcoholic beverage generally has a lower alcohol content?

Beer Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal drinking age in many places?

18 years old Signup and view all the answers

What are some short-term effects of drinking alcohol?

Lack of self-control Signup and view all the answers

What can excessive alcohol consumption lead to?

Intoxication Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential effects of alcohol on the body?

Impaired judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long-term impact of heavy alcohol use?

Damage to the immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is alcohol poisoning?

A condition caused by consuming a dangerous amount of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a pregnant woman drinks alcohol?

The baby can experience birth defects Signup and view all the answers

What can drinking large amounts of alcohol for extended periods lead to?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers