On the body
The organ that breaks down alcohol
Liver
What is the legal age to buy, posses, or consume alcohol
21
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Ethanol
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Binge-drinking
Alcohol is known as a ______________ , which slows down the central nervous system.
Depressant
It is illegal to drive a car if your BAC % is higher then this number. (21+)
.08
Having a BAC level higher than .50% would result in?
Death
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication (Drunk)
Alcohol slows down your ___________ time?
Reaction
What does BAC stand for?
Double Jeopardy!!
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Name 3 main categories of drinkable alcohol
1. Beer
2. Wine
3. Hard liquor (Spirits)
Choosing to live without alcohol or any other drug
Double Jeopardy!
Sobriety or Sober
Name 4 of the 6 factors that influence alcohols effects on ones body.
Double Jeopardy!!
Body size
Rate of Intake (How fast you drink)
Food (In stomach)
Medicine (In stomach)
Amount
Gender (Male/Female)
What does DWI and DUI stand for?
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving Under the Influence
Someone who is dependant on alcohol
Alcoholic
a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
Alcoholism
Alcohol slows activity in the brain cells; What is the consequence?
Memory is effected
List 3 consequences we talked about in class for driving under the influence (charged with a DUI).
Injuries to or death of the driver and others
Arrest, jail time, court appearance and fine or bail, a police record, and possible lawsuits
Severely restricted driving privileges or immediate confiscation of the drivers license.
Higher auto insurance rates or a cancelled insurance policy
A standard drink equals:
Double Jeopardy!!
16 oz of beer
8 oz of wine
2 oz of liquor
Alcohol is created by the breaking down of natural sugars in fruits and vegetables. This is called?
Fermentation