Underage drinking problem/stats
Drinking & Violence
Drinking and Driving
Short term effects of alcohol use
Long term effects of alcohol use
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Research shows that drinking during the teen years could interfere with normal brain development and change the brain in ways that: • Have negative effects on information processing and learning. • Increase the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder later in life.
100
Alcohol may encourage aggression or violence by disrupting normal brain function.
100
Since the September 11 terror attacks, over 190,000 men women and children have died in America as a result of drunk driving.
100
Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use •Slurring of speech. •_____________. •Emotional changes. •Sleep disruption. •Lowering of body temperature
100
Long-term overconsumption of alcohol causes death of brain cells, which can lead to brain disorders as well as a lowered level of mental or physical function.
200
On average, alcohol plays a role in the _______ of 4,358 young people under age 21 every year.
200
The odds of any male-to-female physical aggression are 8 times______ on days when these men drink alcohol than on days with no alcohol consumption...
200
BAC is measured by the weight of the alcohol in a certain volume of blood, thus "_____________".
200
Any short-term effect of alcohol can be amplified when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with other mind-altering substances including both legal and illegal drug.
200
Tolerance, a long-term effect of alcohol in which the body becomes accustomed to higher and higher doses of _______ after a long period of overconsumption.
300
Why do teens drink? A. Some teens want to experience new things B. feel pressured into drinking by peers C. a way to cope with stress or other problems D. all of the above
300
A new study finds that teenagers who drink alcohol are at __________ risk of becoming victims of violence. A. Lower B. Higher C. No D. None of the above
300
As I just mentioned, due to the _______________, drinking and driving accidents you could have trouble judging your distance and speed relative to the other vehicles on the road. A. night vision B. depth perception damage C. headache D. BAC level
300
Short-term effects of alcohol consumed in higher doses include: A. Nausea and vomiting B. Loss of bladder control C. Blackouts D. All of the above
300
Medical treatment for alcohol dependence can be: A. inpatient rehabilitation treatment B. Outpatient rehabilitation treatment C. all choices D. detox
400
An intoxicated person has a harder time making good decisions.
400
However, children who reported drinking monthly were also three times more likely to be hit.
400
Alcohol has___________ negative effects on vision.
400
Temporary loss of consciousness can be a short term effect of alcohol.
400
-Alcohol poisoning -High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases -Liver disease -Nerve damage -Sexual problems -Permanent damage to the brain -Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and disorientation -Ulcers -Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls) -Malnutrition -Cancer of the mouth and throat These are all ________.
500
When teens drink, alcohol affects their brains in the short-term– but repeated drinking can also impact it down the road, especially as their brains______ and develop.
500
Not only may alcohol consumption promote aggressiveness, but victimization may lead to excessive alcohol consumption. A. True B. False
500
An estimated 32% of fatal car crashes involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian.
500
Short-term effects of doses of alcohol above that safe level, which differs for people depending upon ________ and whether they consume on an empty stomach, begin with relaxation and reduced inhibitions
500
Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health problems, including: Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity Increased family problems, broken relationships.
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