True or False
Drinking coffee can help someone sober up quickly
False. Only time allows the body to process alcohol.
What organ controls thinking, memory, and decision-making and is affected by alcohol?
The brain.
What is the main drug category Alcohol is in?
Depressant
What is it called when friends try to influence you to drink alcohol?
Peer pressure.
Who is one trusted adult you can talk to if you feel pressured to drink?
A parent, teacher, school counselor, caregiver, or another trusted adult.
How much depth perception do you loose when drinking past the legal limit?
1/2 foot
Alcohol slows down reaction time by how many seconds past the legal limit?
1 second
What organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body?
The liver.
What is one simple way to refuse alcohol when someone offers it to you?
Say, "No thanks, I'm good."
What does PUBS stand for?
Puking
Unconscious
Breathing
Skin Color
Only hard alcohol leads to alcohol poisoning.
False. Any alcohol can lead to alcohol poisoning.
What part of the brain helps control balance and coordination?
The pre-frontal cortex
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration.
What communication style involves standing up for yourself respectfully and confidently?
Assertive communication.
How can you determine whether information about alcohol or other drugs on social media is accurate?
Check the information using reliable health sources, such as the CDC or NIAAA.
NOT AI
Alcohol is mainly processed in the stomach?
False: It's processed in the Liver
What is it called when someone cannot remember events that happened while they were drinking?
An alcohol-induced blackout.
How many ounces of alcohol are metabolized in one hour?
ONE
Name two strategies you can use when someone continues pressuring you to drink alcohol.
Say no firmly, walk away, change the subject
Your friend says they are fine to drive after drinking alcohol. What is the safest decision?
Do not ride with them. Help arrange a sober ride and get a trusted adult involved.
If someone passes out from drinking too much alcohol, the best thing you can do is let them sleep it off.
False. This can be a medical emergency. Call 911 and stay with the person.
Why is drinking alcohol especially risky for teenagers?
Their brains are still developing, and alcohol can interfere with memory, learning, and decision-making.
What is the difference between passing out and blacking out?
Passing out means losing consciousness, so you are unaware of your surroundings and cannot respond.
Blacking out means losing your memory of what happened, even though you may still be awake, talking, and moving around.
What percentage of teens do NOT binge drink alcohol?
89.5%
What does PUBS stand for? And why is it important?
P-puking
U- Unresponsiveness
B- Breathing
S-Skin