Alcohol Facts & Statistics
What is the legal drinking age?
21 years old
There are less than 100 chemicals in tobacco
False Actually, there are over 4,000 chemicals found in tobacco products, 69 of which can cause cancer.
What are some short term effects of alcohol?
Nausea, vomiting, changes of blood pressure, etc.
All of the following are addictive except: a) tobacco b) alcohol c) marijuana d) all of the above
D. all of the above. Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a drug that is not addictive. The truth is that long-term use or misuse of marijuana can lead to addiction, just like any other drug.
When you're drinking alcohol, where does it go?
Your Bloodstream
Marijuana can stay in your system for up to a month
True The active ingredient, THC, can absorb into organs, and slowly fades away
What are some "short term" effects of drugs?
memory loss, nausea and constipation, etc.
Which is NOT a cause of addiction?
1)the drug itself(some drugs more addicting) 2)the user himself(mental health issues,abuse etc) 3)moral weakness(not a good person)
4)genetics
3. Moral Weakness
What is a potentially fatal condition, which can be recognized by cold, clammy skin, erratic or shallow breathing, and an inability to be awakened
alcohol poisoning
If it's a prescription drug, then it must be safe
False, prescription drugs can have side effects and can be harmful if taken more than prescribed
What are some "long term" effects for drugs
respiratory problems, lung damage, and cancer, etc.
The US population is around 314 million. About ____million of Americans have an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
30 million.
Addiction to these substances and the mental health issues that go along with them are one of the most serious health problems affecting society today.
What is it called when alcohol causes changes in the brain (Hint: it is another word for "drunk")
intoxication
Alcohol is not a drug
False. Alcohol is a substance that negatively affects the body's functions, making it a drug
What are some "long term" effects of alcohol?
Mouth, esophagus, throat, liver, and breast cancers
Name 2 characteristics of Addiction.
1)user loses control over the substance/behavior 2)user has a preoccupation about the substance or behavior and thinks about it constantly 3)continues to use despite negative consequences
(Other answers could be correct)
How many teens annually die from injuries involving underage drinking?
4,700 teens
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in America
True Just looking at young teens, about 65% have tried alcohol, as opposed to about 30% who have tried other drugs like marijuana.
What are some "long term" effects of using both drugs and alcohol?
increased risk of heart attacks, brain damage, death
When someone develops an addiction, are they in control of their use?
False. The addict depends on the substance or behavior to simply feel normal and function.There are changes in brain structure and function with addiction.