Alcohol Safety
What is the typical rate the liver can process alcohol?
About one standard drink per hour.
What is the national legal drinking age (and the legal age in Arizona)?
21
Name one healthy alternative to using alcohol or drugs to cope with stress or anxiety
Exercise, joining a club, talking to a counselor, etc.
What is the most common substance used by U of A students? (It's also the most common nationally.)
Alcohol
What is a "standard drink" of hard liquor (80 proof)?
1.5 ounces.
What is the University of Arizona policy regarding marijuana (even if medical) on campus property?
It is prohibited (Federal law overrides state law on campus).
What is the national 3-digit hotline for mental health crises, including substance use?
988
According to Campus Health data, roughly what percentage of U of A students have had an alcoholic drink in the past year? (Choose: 35%, 50%, or 72%)
72% (or slightly over two-thirds)
Myth or Fact? Mixing different types of alcohol (like beer and liquor) is what gets you drunk faster.
Myth. It's the total amount of alcohol over time.
Which of the following is not a stimulant often misused by college students? (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Xanax).
Xanax (it's a depressant).
What is the name of the University of Arizona's student counseling and mental health services?
CAPS (Counseling & Psych Services).
Which substance's usage rate for U of A students has seen a noticeable increase in recent years, contrasting with declines in alcohol use?
Marijuana (or cannabis, especially vaping).
Name one symptom that signals a person is suffering from Alcohol Poisoning.
Cold/clammy skin, vomiting while passed out, slow/irregular breathing, can't be woken up.
What is Fentanyl often mixed with when sold illegally on the street?
Answer: Counterfeit pills (fake Adderall/Xanax), heroin, cocaine, or meth.
What campus group provides peer support for students in recovery from substance use?
Wildcats Anonymous (or Peer Recovery Group)
About what percentage of U of A students who drink report that they binge drink (5+ drinks for men/4+ for women) in a two-week period? (Choose: 15%, 25%, or 34%)
34% (approximately one in three).
What should be your first action if you suspect a friend has alcohol poisoning?
Call 911 (or UAPD/RA)
What is the legal limit for a DUI for a person over 21 in Arizona?
A Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
What is the Arizona state law that protects you from criminal charges if you call 911 to report a medical emergency, such as a drug or alcohol overdose?
Good Samaritan Law.