ALCOHOL 1
An addictive drug found in certain beverages
Alcohol
What are the three types of alcoholic drinks?
Beer, Wine, Liquor
What is the legal drinking age?
21
What does DWI stand for?
Driving While Intoxicated
What is the Zero Tolerance Policy?
Rule that results in punishment of young people caught driving with any level of alcohol in their system.
What is the legal limit of alcohol? (BAC Level)
.08
What is the legal BAC limit for someone who under the age of 21?
0.00
Self-control that keeps people from taking dangerous risks.
Inhibition
A dangerous condition when someone drinks excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time is known as
Alcohol Poisoning
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What are the consequences of Underage Drinking?
Physical Problems
School Problems
Family and Social Problems
Legal Problems
Consuming four drinks for women and five drinks for men on the same occasion.
Binge Drinking
Decreased reaction time
Difficulty coordinating movements
Decreased ability to plan or problem solve
Decreased use of good judgement
What is the Disease that is caused by Long Term Use of Alcohol?
Cirrhosis