statistics
about how many people die worldwide each year from causes related to alcohol consumption? (within 500,000)
2.6 million
what does BAC stand for?
blood alcohol concentration
what is it called when you are consuming up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men, without exceeding 7 drinks per week for women or 14 for men
moderate drinking
is alcohol considered a drug
yes
you can legally drink alcohol at the age of 16; true or false
false
about how many people 12 and older use alcohol? (within 10 million)
228 million
what is a hangover?
a collection of uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms occurring several hours after consuming too much alcohol, typically when blood alcohol levels drop to zero
what is it called when you are consuming 5+ drinks for men or 4+ drinks for women?
binge drinking
what is a depressant
a substance that slows down central nervous system (CNS) function, reducing brain activity to induce sleep, relieve anxiety, and relax muscles
alcohol alters a persons brain function; true or false
true
about how many people die from alcohol related causes each year? (within 5,000)
what is inhibition?
the self-control that keeps people from taking dangerous risks
Eight or more drinks for women, or 15 or more drinks for men during a week
heavy drinking
name some future negatives if you start drinking at a young age
Physical and Mental Health Issues, Addiction Risk, Brain Development Alteration, Physical Injuries/Death, Risky Behavior and Safety Issues, Long-term Social and Academic Struggles
you have great perceptions after heavily drinking; true or false
false