Question

Alcohol
Vocabulary Practice
I. Directions Complete the following sentences by writing a term from the list
in each blank.
alcohol abuse blood alcohol concentration fetal alcohol syndrome
alcohol poisoning depressant physiological dependence
alcoholic detoxification psychological dependence
alcoholism ethanol recovery
binge drinking fermentation sobriety
1. , a disease that involves a physical or psychological dependence on
alcohol, develops in three stages.
2. The form of alcohol in alcoholic beverages is called ; it is an addictive drug.
3. Alcohol is one substance that can cause , a state in which the body is
poisoned and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
4. Alcohol is an example of a(n) ; a drug that slows the central nervous system.
5. A person’s is the amount of alcohol in his or her blood.
6. Making a commitment to , or life without alcohol, is an important part of
recovery from alcoholism.
7. is a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug.
8. Symptoms of include stupor, coma, vomiting, hypothermia, and severe
dehydration.
9. Some individuals take part in , 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

Answer 1

1. alcoholism
2. ethanol
3. alcohol poisoning
4. depressant
5. blood alcohol concentration
6. sobriety
7. physiological dependence
8. alcohol poisoning
9. binge drinking
10. recovery