Alcohol: Myths vs. Facts
True or False: Drinking coffee helps you sober up faster.
False! Only time sobers you up.
Addiction is best described as:
A. A lack of willpower
B. A chronic brain disease
C. Bad luck
B. A chronic brain disease.
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
A bat.
What year did the United States declare independence?
1776.
Kodiak Island is famous for what giant animal?
The Kodiak brown bear.
What part of your body does alcohol affect first: your muscles, your brain, or your bones?
Your brain.
What part of the brain is heavily involved in addiction?
A. Reward system
B. Toenails
C. Elbows
A. The reward system.
About how many bones are in the adult human body?
206.
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
True or False: Kodiak Island is one of the largest islands in the United States.
True.
True or False: Beer is safer to drink than liquor because it has less alcohol.
False! It's the amount of alcohol consumed that matters.
Name one healthy activity that naturally increases dopamine (the "feel-good" or "pleasure" chemical in your brain)
Exercise, laughter, music, hobbies, spending time with friends, accomplishing goals, etc.
Which animal can't jump?
A. Elephant
B. Kangaroo
C. Rabbit
Elephant.
What colors are on the American flag?
Red, White, and Blue.
What industry is especially important to Kodiak?
A. Ski resorts
B. Commercial fishing
C. Corn farming
B. Commercial fishing.
What is considered one standard drink?
A. 12 oz beer
B. 5 oz wine
C. 1.5 oz liquor
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
True or False: Recovery is usually a straight line with no setbacks.
False. Recovery often has ups and downs.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
How many stars are on the current U.S. flag?
50.
What ocean surrounds Kodiak Island?
The Pacific Ocean (specifically the Gulf of Alaska).
Myth or Fact: Eating a big meal before drinking means you can't get drunk.
Myth! Food slows absorption but doesn't prevent intoxication.
What is HALT an acronym for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
True or False: Octopuses have three hearts.
True!
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed by everyone on July 4, 1776.
False. Most delegates signed it later.
Besides bears, what seafood is Kodiak especially known for?
Salmon, halibut, crab, cod, etc.