Myths
True or False: Mixing Alcohol with Energy drinks makes you more drunk
False
One in 6 U.S. adults binge drinks about four times a month, consuming about ___ drinks per binge.
8
True or False: 1.1% of college students use alcohol on an every day basis
True
True or False: All Alcohol effects you the same why
False
Alcohol can affect and cause damage to your ____ A: Brain B: Heart C: Liver D: All of the above
D: All of the above!
Does drinking Beer before liquor, make you sick? Why or why not?
It depends. Everyone's body is different. Be aware of the varying alcohol content that different alcohol types have. It is often advised to not mix drinks.
True or False: The prevalence of binge drinking among men is twice the prevalence among women.
TRUE!
Are students allowed to have alcohol in your Rubin Hall dorm, as long as there's at-least 1 person who is 21 or older in the room?
No. The presence of alcohol is only allowed in spaces where everyone is 21 or older. Since that'll never be the case in Rubin, there shouldn't be alcohol in any of the rooms!
Name 3 safe drinking techniques
- Plan for a safe way home before going out - Avoid a ton of drinking games - Mix in water - Set a drink limit before the night begins - avoid alcohol in a punch bowl - always be a bystander
True or False: Alcohol increases sexual performance.
FALSE! Alcohol depresses nerve centers in the hypothalamus that control sexual arousal and performance. While the urge may increase, performance decreases.
Can your body develop a tolerance to alcohol in any way? Explain why or why not
Regular drinking can increase your tolerance to the SHORT-TERM effects of alcohol, but not to long-term effects such as the stress on your liver.
About ___ % of the alcohol consumed by youth under the age of 21 in the United States is in the form of binge drinks.
90%.
True or False: 10% of college students never drink in college
False: 29.4% of college students never drink
How many oz. of beer, wine, and hard alcohol are in 1 DRINK of each
Beer - 12 oz. Wine - 5 oz. Hard Alcohol - 1.5 oz.
True or False: Excessive alcohol consumption can be life-threatening.
TRUE! Alcohol affects the area of the brain responsible for breathing and body temperature, and can induce sleepiness, slow your breathing and lower your body temperature, which can be fatal.
Why isn't the myth "breaking the seal" true?
- No research proves this - Peeing is a common side effect from drinking
True or False: Binge drinking can be fatal.
TRUE! Overdosing on alcohol can stop your breathing or stop your heart, or you could choke on your vomit.
What percent of college students reported driving after having 5 or more drinks in the last 30 day?
2.1%
What is the "feel good" BAC
0.05. That said, intoxication affects everyone differently.
True or False: Alcohol does not affect the portion of the brain known as the Cerebellum?
FALSE! The Cerebellum is the area of the brain responsible for movement and balance. Excessive alcohol consumption can result in staggering, off-balance swagger.
Why doesn't eating a big meal before drinking keep you sober?
The body begins absorbing alcohol through the stomach lining and small intestine, so if your tummy is full of food, it will take longer for the buzz to sink in. This may delay feeling drunk, but it won’t stop it completely. - Eventually the stomach will empty from dinner and the alcohol absorption will pick up again.
Binge drinking can lead to numerous health problems, other than death. Name 2.
Unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, alcohol poisoning, STDs, unintended pregnancy, high blood pressure, stroke, liver disease, neurological damage, sexual dysfunction, poor control of diabetes.
Your liver can only process ___ ounce of alcohol in an hour, so if you drink more and/or faster than that, your system becomes saturated, and additional alcohol accumulates in blood and body tissues until it can be processed. This is why pounding shots and playing drinking games can be especially problematic.
1
True or False: You're under 21, but you're under the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Content. You're still OK to drive.
FALSE! The US has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21. Consequences for having ANY alcohol in your system include heavy fines, license suspension, and even jail.
Excessive alcohol use can increase your risk for several cancers. Name three.
Mouth, Esophagus, Throat, Liver, Breast