Alcohol Basics
What type of drug is alcohol classified as?
Depressant
Approximately how many standard drinks can the body process in one hour?
1 standard drink
What is the legal BAC limit for fully licensed drivers in Australia?
0.05
True or False: Young people are more likely to take risks after drinking alcohol
True
What is the legal age to buy alcohol in Australia?
18
What does B.A.C stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Explain why women are generally more affected by alcohol than men.
Smaller body size, less water in the body, different body composition, alcohol absorbed faster
List two factors that can affect a person’s BAC.
gender, body size, drink type, drinking speed, food intake
True or False: Drinking alcohol reduces stress long-term.
False
List two reasons why people may choose to drink alcohol.
Peer pressure, celebrations, stress, curiosity, socialising
How many grams of alcohol are in one standard drink in Australia?
10 grams
List two short-term effects of alcohol.
vomiting, dizziness, poor coordination, slurred speech, poor judgement
Why can fizzy drinks increase the effects of alcohol?
Carbonation causes the alcohol to be absorbed faster
True or False: Eating before drinking completely stops a person from getting drunk.
False
List two reasons why people may choose not to drink alcohol.
Health, religion, sport, family rules, safety
Which organ removes around 90% of alcohol from the body?
Liver
List two long-term effects of alcohol.
liver disease, addiction, depression, heart disease, brain damage
Why is eating before drinking alcohol important?
Slows alcohol absorption
Why is it important to read labels on alcoholic drinks?
They show alcohol content/standard drinks
What are two things you could do if your driver has consumed too much alcohol?
Call parents, taxi/rideshare, refuse to get in, stay overnight
Explain what binge drinking is
Drinking large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time
Explain how excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
liver damage, addiction, depression, anxiety, poor decision making, heart disease
Explain four ways someone can minimise the risk of harm when drinking alcohol.
drink water, eat food, organise safe transport, avoid binge drinking, stay with friends
Explain why someone may still feel unsafe to drive the morning after drinking alcohol.
Alcohol may still be in the bloodstream, hangover effects, slower reaction times
Explain five ways to keep people safe at an 18th birthday party where alcohol may be present.
provide food/water, organise safe transport, supervise guests, stay with friends, monitor alcohol intake