Legal Drinking
What is the legal drinking age?
21
What is a long term effect alcohol has on the body?
What are inhibitions?
Keep us in control of emotions and actions
Family of alcoholics have a higher risk of becoming alcoholics, true or false?
50% underlying reason of alcoholism is from genetics, true or false?
True
What can you be charged with if pulled over drunk?
a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) offense
What is cirrhosis?
Scarring of the liver
What is a hangover?
Sickness and headache after heavy drinking
In what ways can a family be affected by alcoholism?
Unpredictable behavior, violence, neglect, financial problems, etc.
Is there a gene that is specifically associated with alcoholism?
Yes, DRD2
What is the legal BAC limit?
.08
Alcohol overdose is often caused by?
Binge drinking
What is intoxication?
Not having the normal use of mental faculties because of alcohol in the body.
What are some "birth defects" caused by FAS?
Thin upper lip, small face, small head, low nasal bridge, etc.
What are some things alcoholic genes cause?
Smaller amygdala, different warning signs, different serotonin levels
How much alcohol can you have in your system if under the age of 21?
None
How are your motor skills affected when you've been drinking?
slows reaction time, affects your vision, drowsiness, reduces coordination, affects judgment
What is binge drinking?
Females: 4+ drinks in about 2 hours
Males: 5+ drinks in about 2 hours
What is FAS?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What changes how "alcoholic" genes show?
Environment
Who is immune from prosecution for illegal acts related to alcohol?
The first person, including one or two people acting in concert, who contacts a 911 operator to report that a person is in need of medical assistance for an immediate health or safety concern. The person who receives medical assistance is also immune.
Who are the biggest dangers to society?
Drunk drivers (crashes are #1 cause of death among teens, most with alcohol involved)
What is BAC?
Blood alcohol concentration
How much more likely is the child of an alcoholic to become an alcoholic compared to a child without alcoholic parents?
4 times as likely.
Genes play a part in 10-20% of those with alcohol disorders, true or false?
False, it's 40-60%