GH 21.0 Vocabulary Practice

Marco Martell 09/18/23 P5 Name _____________________________________________ Date __________________ Class _____________________ Alcohol Vocabulary Practice I. Directions Complete the following sentences by writing a term from the list in each blank. 1. alcohol abuse blood alcohol concentration fetal alcohol syndrome alcohol poisoning depressant physiological dependence alcoholic detoxification psychological dependence alcoholism ethanol recovery binge drinking fermentation sobriety Alcoholism , a disease that involves a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol, develops in three stages. ethanol 2. The form of alcohol in alcoholic beverages is called ; it is an addictive drug. Intoxication 3. Alcohol is one substance that can cause , a state in which the body is 7. recovery from alcoholism. Physiological dependence is a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug. alcohol poisoning 8. Symptoms of include stupor, coma, vomiting, hypothermia, and severe dehydration. 9. Some individuals take part in binge drinking , a dangerous practice that involves drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting. 10. Admission, detoxification, and counseling are all steps that lead up to GLTH_VP_C21.indd 2 recovery Copyright © McGraw Hill. All rights reserved. poisoned and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced. depressant 4. Alcohol is an example of a(n) ; a drug that slows the central nervous system. blood alcohol concentration 5. A person’s is the amount of alcohol in his or her blood. Sobriety 6. Making a commitment to , or life without alcohol, is an important part of . 16/02/21 1:14 PM Alcohol Vocabulary Practice (continued) II. Directions The words listed below are part of the Academic Word List, which includes the 570 most common academic words used in academic texts. Read the definitions of the words and then use the words to fill in the blanks in the sentences. Word Definition accurately exactly diminish to make less or decrease eventually at an unspecified later time illustrate to show clearly intensity the magnitude of a quantity justify to show to be reasonable ultimately in the end visible capable of being seen 1. The use of alcohol can an individual’s ability to make safe choices. 2. Although a person who drinks too much alcohol may pass out, their blood alcohol level will continue to rise. Copyright © McGraw Hill. All rights reserved. 3. The addictive substance in beer and other alcoholic beverages is most identified as ethanol. 4. An alcoholic will make excuses to his or her drinking. 5. Pictures of automobile accidents can be used to the dangers of drinking and driving. 6. Many advertisements for alcohol are 7. A teen who drinks heavily may to teens and children. find that he or she has permanent damage to many body systems. 8. The of alcohol’s effects on an individual can be influenced by medications the person is taking. GLTH_VP_C21.indd 3 16/02/21 1:14 PM