Alcohol Basics
T or F: Beer has less alcohol than wine
false
T or F: Drinking coffee can sober you up faster.
False
Which body system is most immediately affected by alcohol?
Our nervous system
What does “BAC” stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is one sign someone may have had too much to drink?
slurred speech / loss of balance / confusion
Should you ever leave an intoxicated person alone to “sleep it off”?
No
About how long does it take the body to process one standard drink?
1 hour
What is one way to set a personal boundary around drinking?
Setting a drink limit / saying no / alternating with water
Name one symptom of alcohol poisoning
Slow breathing / unconsciousness / cold skin
Why is alcohol poisoning especially dangerous?
Can cause someone to stop breathing or die
Name one safe alternative to driving after drinking
Have a designated driver / rideshare
What position should an unconscious person be placed in?
Their side
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol?
Liver
At what BAC is it illegal to drive in most U.S. states?
0.08%
Why does “sleeping it off” not actually make someone sober?
Because only time allows the liver to metabolize alcohol