basic knowledge about alcohol
This is the specific type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages
What is ethanol(or ethyl alcohol)
Alcohol is primarily broken down and filtered from the blood by this organ
What is the liver
Slurred speech, poor coordination, and vomiting are all short-term effects, but a very serious consequence of drinking too much at once is this
What is alcohol poisoning (or overdose)
True or False: Sticking to one type of drink (e.g., only beer) keeps you from getting drunk
What is False (It's the amount of alcohol that matters)
This term describes consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period, typically 4-5 drinks depending on gender, which is especially dangerous for teens
What is binge drinking
Alcohol belongs to this class of drugs, meaning it slows down the central nervous system
What are depressants
This bodily function is slowed down by alcohol
What is reaction time
Besides the liver, alcohol use can cause problems in nearly every organ system and increase the risk of this serious disease, including several types of cancer
What is cancer or heart disease (or other specific illness)
True or False: A cold shower, black coffee, or exercise can sober you up quickly
What is False? (Only time can sober you up)
A common reason some young people drink is to fit in or because their friends are doing it
What is peer pressure
This is the legal age to drink alcohol in all 50 states without breaking the law
What is 21
This is the measurement of the percentage of alcohol to blood in a person's body
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) or Blood Alcohol Content
Young people who drink alcohol are more likely to experience these types of mental health issues later in life
What are depression or anxiety
True or False: Beer and wine won't get you as drunk as hard liquor like whiskey
What is False (A standard drink of each has the same amount of alcohol)
A good way to say "no" to alcohol offers without being rude
What is saying "no, thank you" and suggesting another activity (or walking away)
A standard drink is considered a 12oz of beer, 5oz of wine, or 1.5oz of this alcohol
What is hard liquor
While drinking, your body temperature actually does this, increasing the risk of hypothermia in cold environments
What is lower (or drop/decrease)
Teens who start drinking before age 15 are how many times more likely to become addicted to alcohol than those who wait until they are 21
What is twelve times more likely
True or False: Energy drinks mask the effects of alcohol by giving you a sense of energy and the false sense that you are not intoxicated
What is True
This term describes when the body gets used to a drug and needs larger amounts to produce the same effect
What is tolerance
This is the process used to create alcohol, involving yeast and plant materials like grains or fruits
What is fermentation
Food in your stomach does this to the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream
What is slow down (or delay)
Alcohol-impaired driving contributes to thousands of deaths each year among people under 21, making motor vehicle crashes one of these top consequences
What is a leading cause of death (or injury/accident)
True or False: The liver can process about five standard drinks per hour
What is False (It's about one standard drink per hour)
Parents, teachers, counselors, or another trusted adult are all people you can talk to if you are facing pressure to drink or have questions about alcohol
Who are trusted adults