Alcohol (242) alcohol abuse (247)
alcoholism (247)
binge drinking (244)
blood alcohol concentration (BAC) (244)
cirrhosis (246)
codependency (250)
designated driver (254)
enabling (250)
fetal alcohol sydrome (FAS) (250)
intoxication (242)
1. For each definition below, choose the key term
that best matches the definition.
a. the act of drinking five or more drinks in one
sitting
b. a disease that replaces healthy liver tissue with
scar tissue

c. helping an addict avoid the negative conse-
quences of his or her behavior

d. the set of physical and mental defects that
affect a fetus that has been exposed to alcohol

because of the mother’s consumption of alco-
hol during pregnancy

e. the drug in wine, beer, and liquor that causes
intoxication
f. a person who agrees not to drink in order to
drive themselves and others safely
2. Explain the relationship between the following
key terms.
a. alcohol abuse and alcoholism
b. intoxication and blood alcohol concentration
c. codependency and enabling
Understanding Key Ideas
Section 1
3. State why alcohol is considered a drug.
4. List five short-term effects of alcohol use on the
body.
5. List five long-term effects of alcohol on the body.

6. Describe the physical and mental effects of alco-
hol for each of the following blood alcohol con-
centrations:

a. 0.05 c. 0.2
b. 0.1 d. 0.4
7. CRITICAL THINKING Give three reasons why the
following statement is not true: “If alcohol were
dangerous, it wouldn’t be legal for adults.”
Section 2
8. What is the difference between alcohol abuse and
alcoholism?
9. Describe each of the following stages that lead to
alcoholism.
a. dependence c. problem drinking
b. addiction d. tolerance
10. List five warning signs of alcoholism.
11. Describe three ways alcoholism affects the family.
12. What condition is caused by using alcohol during
pregnancy?
13. Describe some of the ways that alcohol reaches
every member of a community.
14. CRITICAL THINKING Explain how you would

address the following statement: “I’m too embar-
rassed to go to meetings to talk about my dad’s

alcoholism.”
Section 3
15. What role does alcohol play in motor vehicle
accidents involving teens?
16. Identify the laws that protect society from drunk
driving.
17. How can alcohol use affect a teen’s future?
18. List three things you would say to refuse
alcohol.
19. What organizations are involved in educating
people about the dangers of alcohol?
20. CRITICAL THINKING Write three things you
might do to help reduce the number of teens at
your school who drink alcohol.