Alcohol

4. Poisoning, a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.
5. a drug that slows the central nervous system.
9. Abuse, the excessive use of alcohol.
13. Alcohol Syndrome(FAS), a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.
14. the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
16. the process by which the body breaks down substances.
19. an addict who is dependent on alcohol.
20. the person receives counseling to help him or her learn to live without alcohol.

1. Alcohol Concentration(BAC), the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage.
2. the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
3. the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.
6. a course of treatment for drug or alcohol dependence
7. the process by which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol.
8. living without alcohol.
10. a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.
11. Effect, The medication has a greater or different effect than if it were taken alone.
12. the chemical action of yeast on sugars.
15. the person admits to having a drinking problem and asks for help.
17. Drinking, drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.
18. To ignore your own needs and focus your energy and emotions on the needs of an alcoholic.