Short & Long Term Effects
True or false. There are many side effects of alcohol.
What is true?
Source: https://www.alcohol.org/effects/
In some cases of domestic violence who/what does the abuser blame for violent outbursts?
A. Alcohol
B. Drugs
C. Themselves
What is A, alcohol?
Source: http://www.camy.org/resources/fact-sheets/alcohol-violence/index.html
Why do teens drink?
A. Curiosity
B. To feel older
C. To fit in
D. All of the Above
What is D, all of the above?
Is this definition of binge drinking true or false? Binge drinking is men consuming five or more drinks within about two hours, for women four or more?
True or False. A breathalyzer is a device that is used to determine your blood alcohol content?
What is true?
Source: https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/automotive/breathalyzer.htm
What is one example of short-term damage by means of alcohol?
A. sleepiness
B. slower brain activity
C. severe liver damage
D. both A & B
E. All of the Above
What is D, both A & B?
Source: https://www.alcohol.org/effects/
True or False? Alcohol is the most commonly reported drug used by homicide offenders.
What is true?
Source: http://www.camy.org/resources/fact-sheets/alcohol-violence/index.html
True or False. Teens who start drinking by age 15 are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than people who do not start drinking until age 21.
What is true?
Source: Bronson, Mary H., Glencoe Health, pg. 576
Is it true or false that binge drinking can cause anemia?
What is true? Anemia is a condition that develops when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells.
Source: https://pathwaytohope.net/blog/binge-drinking-side-effects/
What blood alcohol content (BAC) is considered too intoxicated to drive?
A. 0.02%
B. 0.05%
C. 0.08%
What is C, 0.08% or higher?
True or False. Three examples of long-term health effects of heavy drinking include chronic liver damage including permanent scarring, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.
What is true?
Source: https://www.alcohol.org/effects/
True or False? The more alcohol outlets in an area, the more crime occurs.
What is true?
Source: http://www.camy.org/resources/fact-sheets/alcohol-violence/index.html
True or False. Over 30% of all 10th graders drink alcohol
What is true? Approximately 40% do.
Source: http://www.madd.org/statistics/
Is it true or false that binge drinkers have an increased rate of severe accidental injury and death?
What is true? Roughly 5.2 million deaths are related to binge drinking.
Source: https://pathwaytohope.net/blog/binge-drinking-side-effects/
How many people are arrested in the US for DUI's (Driving Under the Influence) per year? (approximately)
A. 500,000
B. 1.5 million
C. 2 million
What is B, about 1.5 million people are arrested in the US for DUI's per year?
Source: http://www.drunkdrivingprevention.com/drunkdrivingarreststatistics.html
How long after consuming alcohol do you feel its effects?
A. instantaneously
B. 1-2 minutes
C. 5-10 minutes
D. 10-20 minutes
What is C? After 5 to 10 minutes you start to feel its effects as your body absorbs the alcohol into your blood.
Source: https://www.alcohol.org/effects/
Children with parents who abuse alcohol are how many times as likely to report emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or parental separation or divorce?
A. 2-3 times
B. 4-5 times
C. 6-7 times
Teens, who drink often are twice as likely to as teens who do not drink?
A. be diagnosed with liver damage
B. gain popularity
C. contract an STD
D. face disciplinary action
What is C, contract an STD?
Source: Bronson, Mary H., Glencoe Health, pg. 574
True or False. Does "excessive alcohol consumption" lead to a significant weight gain?
What is true?
Source: https://pathwaytohope.net/blog/binge-drinking-side-effects/
What percent of fatal car crashes involves drunk driving?
A. 18%
B. 30%
C. 42%
What is C, 42%?
How many people get help for Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD.
A. 3-5%
B. 10%
C. 25%
D. At least half of all chronic drinkers
What is B, 10%?
Source: https://www.alcohol.org/effects/
About how many homicides does Alcohol cause every year?
A. 2498
B. 4921
C. 7756
D. 9065
What is C? 7756.
Source: http://www.camy.org/resources/fact-sheets/alcohol-violence/index.html
How many people are killed each year due to teen alcohol use?
A. 525
B. 2,500
C. 4,300
D. 10,675
What is C, 4,300?
Source: http://www.madd.org/statistics/
Is it true or false that 15% of college students drop out because of binge drinking-related issues?
What is false? 28% drop out per year because of drinking-related issues!
Source: https://pathwaytohope.net/blog/binge-drinking-side-effects/
What state has the most accounts of DUI's?
A. Colorado
B. New York
C. Wyoming
D. California
What is C, Wyoming?
Source: https://www.lawyershop.com/2012/10/05/states-with-high-dui-arrest-alcohol-consumption-rates