Across
- 6. word for a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
- 10. Alcohol causes these organs to increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration.
- 11. living without alcohol
- 12. the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
- 14. the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the persons physical and mental control is significantly reduced
- 15. The compulsion or strong need to drink
- 16. a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems(3 words no spaces, also know as FAS)
- 17. a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.(2 words no spaces)
- 18. the process by which the body breaks down substances.
- 20. the level of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage(3 words no spaces)
Down
- 1. A process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol
- 2. The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
- 3. Some alcohol passes quickly from the _______ into the bloodstream.
- 4. a drug that slows the central nervous system
- 5. Any act of violence involving family members, generally caused by alcohol(2 words no spaces)
- 7. the excessive use of alcohol(2 words no spaces)
- 8. the chemical action of yeast on sugars
- 9. Toxic chemicals are released as this organ metabolizes alcohol.
- 13. word for an addict who is dependent on alcohol
- 19. drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting(2 words no spaces)
