Drinking
What is binge drinking?
4 drinks for women or 5 for men in one occasion.
Alcohol slows which body system?
Central nervous system
Name two short term effect
Injuries, violence, poisoning, or overdose
Who may have to take care of an intoxicated friend?
Friend or roommate
Is alcohol allowed in AIC residence halls?
No. Alcohol is prohibited in residence halls regardless of age.
What is heavy drinking?
8 or more drinks per week
Memory loss caused by drinking
Blacking out
What is a long-term effect
Cancer
Name one way alcohol can negatively affect roommates.
Disrupted sleep
Where is alcohol permitted on AIC's campus?
Acorn Heights, only if everyone present is at least 21 years old
What is the legal drinking age?
21
Name two overdose symptoms?
Choking, seizures, stopped breathing, or severe fluid loss
Too much alcohol can cause this...
Overdose
Name two campus safety concerns linked to alcohol use.
True or False: If one person in an Acorn Heights apartment is under 21, alcohol is not allowed in that apartment.
True
Maximum daily drinks for women?
One drink or less per day
Three dangers of a high BAC.
Blackouts, passing out, and death
Short-term vs. long-term effects?
Short-term happens immediately; long-term develops over time.
How can excessive drinking effect students?
Excessive drinking can lower this measure of student success.
Which Massachusetts university issued a warning after an alcohol overdose emergency connected to a social media drinking trend?
UMASS