Alcohol & The Body
What organ is most responsible for breaking down alcohol?
The liver.
What does DUI stand for?
What does DUI stand for?
What is one common sign of impairment while driving?
Swerving, speeding, delayed reaction, etc.
What does AOD stand for?
Alcohol and Other Drugs.
What year was the legal BAC limit set to 0.08% nationwide?
2000 (by federal mandate, states complied by 2005).
What does BAC stand for?
blood alcohol concentration
In most states, what is the legal BAC limit for drivers over 21?
0.08%.
How does alcohol affect reaction time?
Slows it down.
True or False – Tolerance means your body is adapting to alcohol.
true
True or False – Eating food before drinking can lower your BAC.
False (it slows absorption but does not lower BAC).
True or False – Drinking coffee can sober you up.
false
true or False – A DUI can affect your ability to get certain jobs.
True.
Name one alternative to drinking and driving.
Designated driver, Uber/Lyft, taxi, public transportation.
What is one healthy coping skill you can use instead of drinking?
Exercise, calling a friend, mindfulness, journaling, etc.
What is Narcan used for?
Reversing opioid overdoses.
On average, how many drinks can the body metabolize in one hour?
One standard drink.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21?
0.01% or zero tolerance (varies by state).
What drug is most commonly combined with alcohol in DUI arrests?
Marijuana.
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome.
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug?
A depressant.
What part of the brain does alcohol affect first?
What does the "Watson Advisement" warn drivers about?
That if you drive under the influence and kill someone, you can be charged with murder.
What is the safest BAC for driving?
0.00
Name one benefit of sobriety.
Better health, saving money, improved relationships, no legal risks, etc.
What is the #1 cause of preventable death related to DUI?
Traffic accidents.