Fill In The Blank Facts
Alcohol is a _________. This means that it slows down activity in the brain.
what is depressant?
Are 75% of people killed by alcohol poisoning men or women?
what are men?
You can sober up quickly with a cup of coffee.
fiction. Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant which can make you feel more alert and awake—it doesn’t help your body process alcohol faster.
How many ounces of beer is considered one drink?
what is 12 ounces? (5% alcohol content)
Can the University take disciplinary action against you for things that occur off-campus?
Yes
In the brain, alcohol triggers the release of ________, a neurotransmitter that’s associated with pleasure and satisfaction.
what is dopamine?
Alcohol-impaired driving accounts for what percent of all driving fatalities each year?
what is 30%?
Most people who drink excessively are not alcohol dependent.
Fact
How many ounces of malt liquor is considered one drink?
what is 8 ounces? (7% alcohol content)
If you live in a dorm and are 21 but your roommate is not, are you allowed to have alcohol in the room?
Yes
Alcohol is processed in the ________, where enzymes help break down ethanol into acetaldehyde and acetate.
what is liver?
How many deaths were the result of drunk driving in 2019? (I couldn't find 2020 or 2021)
What is 10,000?
Men are more likely to have long-term health issues from drinking, including liver disease and cancer.
How many ounces of wine is considered one drink?
what is 5 ounces? (12% alcohol content)
At least 7 years. For Suspension or dismissal: forever.
For women, more than _____ drinks in two hours is considered binge drinking.
what is four?
How many drinks is considered excessive drinking for men to consume each week?
what is 15 drinks?
The lowest drinking age in the world is 16.
fiction (there are countries were the isn't any)
How many ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits or liquor is considered one drink?
what is 1.5 ounces?
Is there a strike system for alcohol violations?
No.
The “alcohol” in alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, and spirits is actually ________.
what is ethanol?
What percent of violent crimes occur under the influence of alcohol?
what is 40%?
Alcohol is the second leading preventable cause of death in the US.
fiction
What type of alcoholic beverage has the most calories?
what is beer?
Suspension or dismissal may be imposed for a single violation.
True- Miami's website states "Sanctions may be imposed individually or in combination. Suspension or dismissal may be imposed for a single violation."