Statistics
Which gender binge drinks more often?
MEN
What is binge drinking?
Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
True or False: Underage drinking is illegal in all 50 states.
True
True or False: Teen brains are fully developed and react to alcohol the same as adults.
False
What is the most common type of alcohol for teenage girls (by statistics)
Vodka seltzers (high noons, surfsides, etc)
What percentage of binge drinkers are men?
70%
True or False: Binge drinking only affects people with alcohol addiction.
Why is binge drinking especially dangerous for underage brains?
Brain is still developing
Name one short-term effect of drinking alcohol on coordination or motor skills.
Poor balance, slurred speech, slow reaction time, dizziness
What is the alcohol brand that sells most drinks annually?
Budweiser (BEER)
What percentage of binge drinkers are under 21?
25%
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration.
What is the most popular drink for people under 21?
Beer (bud light)
What dangerous condition can occur if someone drinks too much too quickly?
Alcohol poisoning
What type of alcohol has the highest amount of alcohol concentration in it?
Everclear 190 proof = 95% ABV,
What percentage of people binge drink in the US (even without realizing).
40% of US pop.
How many drinks typically define binge drinking for women?
4 drinks in about 2 hours.
What percentage of high school students report drinking alcohol at least once in their lifetime?
75%
What organ processes most of the alcohol you drink?
Liver
above .40 = death most times
About how many deaths per year in the U.S. are linked to excessive alcohol use?
Around 180,000
How many drinks typically define binge drinking for men?
5 drinks in about 2 hours.
How many deaths per year among people under 21 are linked to alcohol use in the U.S.?
4000
What part of the brain is most affected in teens, leading to poor decisions?
Prefrontal cortex
How much money annually does the top alcohol company generate in profit?
54 billion