On the body
The organ that breaks down alcohol
Liver
What is the legal age to buy, posses, or consume alcohol
21
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Ethanol
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Binge-drinking
Alcohol is known as a ______________ , which slows down the central nervous system.
Depressant
It is illegal to drive a car if your BAC % is higher then this number. (21+)
.08
Having a BAC level higher than .50% would result in?
Death
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication (Drunk)
Alcohol slows down your ___________ time?
Reaction
What does BAC stand for?
Double Jeopardy!!
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Name 3 main categories of drinkable alcohol
1. Beer
2. Wine
3. Hard liquor (Spirits)
Choosing to live without alcohol or any other drug
Double Jeopardy!
Sobriety or Sober
Name 4 of the 6 factors that influence alcohols effects on ones body.
Double Jeopardy!!
Body size
Rate of Intake (How fast you drink)
Food (In stomach)
Medicine (In stomach)
Amount
Gender (Male/Female)
What does DUI stand for?
Driving Under the Influence
A cold shower, or drinking coffee are myths to "sober" a person up. What is the only true method to become "sober" after drinking alcohol?
Time
a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
Alcoholism
How long does it take an adult body to break down "1 drink" of alcohol?
1 hour for each drink
What does DWI stand for?
Driving while intoxicated
A standard drink equals:
Double Jeopardy!!
16 oz of beer
8 oz of wine
2 oz of liquor
Alcohol is created by the breaking down of natural sugars in fruits and vegetables. This is called?
Fermentation