Facts
What is the number 1 alcoholic beverage consumed in the U.S
What is Beer
Drunk don't cigs count
True, they do not count
What is the minimum drinking age?
What is 21
Percentage of licensed attorneys who experience problematic and harmful drinking
What Is : ~25-30%
Percentage of college students who binge drink
What Is : ~25
Beer and Wine are safer than hard liquor
What Is : False, all standard beverages contain roughly the same amount of alcohol content
12oz Beer = 5oz Wine = 1.5oz Liquor
Can someone under 21 consume alcohol in their home, when provided by their parents/guardians?
Yes, as long as it is within a private residence (NYS)
What is the difference between DUI and DWAI-A?
DWAI-Alcohol (Driving While Ability Impaired): When a driver has a BAC between 0.05% and 0.07%, or when evidence shows impairment to any degree. A first-offense DWAI-Alcohol is a traffic infraction, not a crime.
DWI (Driving While Intoxicated): Applied when a driver has a BAC of 0.08% or higher (or 0.04% for commercial drivers, 0.02% for under 21). A first-offense DWI is classified as a misdemeanor.
What is Binge Drinking?
5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women within about two hours.
Darker alcoholic drinks are more healthy then lighter ones
What is No, darker alcohols can make the hangover worse because of more cogeners (fermenting chemical)
Can you possess alcohol in your dorm?
Yes, only if all residents and guests are 21 or older, and it does not exceed set limits
What does regular heavy drinking do to your kidneys?
Regular heavy drinking doubles your risk of permanent kidney damage.
Can passengers consume alcohol in a moving vehicle (open carry laws)
What Is : No, even passengers are prohibited from consuming alcohol in a moving vehicle
Percentage of college students who drink alcohol
What Is 55%
Coffee sobers you up
False, caffeine only masks the effects of alcohol usage
If you do not take a chemical test, urine or breath, (which is your right), what is the penalty?
What is 1 year license suspension
Effects of Alcohol on the Liver
What Is : fat buildup, inflammation (alcoholic hepatitis), and permanent scarring (cirrhosis).
Is a party host expected to ensure adults under 21 do not consume alcoholic beverages
Yes, under NYS's Social Host Law, the host is liable for underage alcohol consumption, both under criminal and civil law.
Alcohol increases your body temperature and keeps you warm
What Is False, Alcohol actually decreases your body temperature
What are one of the four major problems alcohol can do to the heart?
What is Cardiomyopathy – Stretching and drooping of heart muscle Arrhythmias – Irregular heartbeat stroke High blood pressure
Can pre-packaged drinks mixed with caffeine and Alcohol be sold in the United States
No, after a controversy with FourLoko's containing both substances, the FDA prohibited pre-packaged mixed drinks.
*Bars/Restaurants can still serve mixed drinks containing both substances.*