Alcohol Use
What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?
19
True or False: Damage to your liver, brain, stomach, decreased appetite, anxiety, high blood pressure, and disturbed sleep patterns are all SHORT term events.
False. They are long term events.
True or False: Drinking a large amount of alcohol can increase risk of cancer.
True
Impulsive behavior, lowered inhibitions, aggressiveness/violence, slurred speech, blurred vision, loss of memory, are all LONG term effects.
False, these are all SHORT term effects.
How long does alcohol stay in your system for a blood test?
6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 72 hours?
12 hours
What are some steps you can take to get help?
A. Call 811 and talk to a professional, replace drinking with healthier routines, join a support program, consider therapy, identify what causes the urge to drink.
B. Hope for the best.
The correct answer is A.
People use alcohol because:
A. Relaxation/Enjoyment
B. Rebellion
C. To relieve stress/cope with problems
D. All of the above
The answer is D, all of the above.
True or False: Once you realize you are addicted to alcohol, you should immediately quit.
False. Immediately quitting alcohol after drinking for a long time can cause withdrawal syndrome, and dangerous or life threatening symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization, how many alcohol-related deaths are there every year?
A. Around 500,000
B. 1.6 million
C. 7.3 million
D. 2.6 million
2.6 million deaths each year are alcohol-related.
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a chemical substance put in drinks like beer, wine, etc.. It is a depressant, and has substantial short and long term effects. The type of alcohol people drink is also called ethanol. Alcohol is the most used substance in Canada.