Alcohol Facts
What is the legal drinking age in New Zealand?
18
Drinking coffee will sober you up.
Myth – only time sobers you up
Can someone under 18 drink alcohol at home with their parent’s permission?
Yes, if supervised by a parent or guardian
What should you do before drinking alcohol?
Eat food
Your friend is drunk and wants to drive home. What do you do?
Stop them and call a ride.
How many grams of pure alcohol are in a standard drink?
10 grams
You can’t get drunk if you drink slowly.
Myth – you can still get drunk, just more slowly
Can someone under 18 be supplied alcohol by an adult without parental consent?
No – it’s illegal
Name one strategy to avoid getting too drunk.
Alternate drinks with water
ou feel pressured to drink. What can you say or do?
Say no, pretend to drink, walk away
What organ breaks down alcohol in your body?
Liver
Alcohol affects teens differently than adults.
Fact – teen brains are still developing
What is the minimum age to legally purchase alcohol in New Zealand?
18
Why should you watch your drink at parties?
To avoid drink spiking
A stranger offers you an open drink.
Say no – never accept open drinks
How long does it take your body to process one standard drink?
About 1 hour
Mixing energy drinks and alcohol is safe.
Myth – it hides how drunk you feel
True or False: You can drink alcohol in public spaces in NZ.
False – depends on local council bylaws
What’s a good way to get home safely after drinking?
Plan a sober ride (e.g., taxi, friend)
Your mate is passed out and breathing slowly after drinking.
Call 111 – it could be alcohol poisoning
True or False: Alcohol starts affecting your body as soon as you drink it.
True
It's safer to drink on an empty stomach.
Myth – food slows alcohol absorption
Can you be fined for using a fake ID to buy alcohol?
Yes
What’s the risk of drinking and swimming?
You could drown due to poor coordination
You feel sick after two drinks.
Stop drinking, hydrate, and get help if needed